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What does Sherlock Holmes intend to learn from the walking stick left in his apartment?
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The age of the visitor
The occupation of the visitor
The identity of the visitor
The address of the visitor
What conclusion does Watson draw about James Mortimer from the condition of the walking stick?
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He is an elderly country doctor
He is a young and active sportsman
He is a wealthy urban gentleman
He travels primarily by horse
What is the basis for Watson's deduction that the "H" in "C.C.H." stands for "Hunt"?
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The walking stick shows signs of having been used as a ramrod
It is based on the assumption that Mortimer is a country doctor
There is an inscription related to hunting on the walking stick
Mortimer has written extensively on hunting practices
What motivates Watson in his work with Holmes?
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His fear of public criticism
His academic interest in criminology
His financial dependence on Holmes
His desire to please Holmes
Why does Holmes say he is in Watson's debt?
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Because Watson's deductions were mostly correct
Because Watson's mistakes helped Holmes refine his own thoughts
Because Watson saved Holmes from making a public mistake
Because Watson provided crucial evidence
How does Holmes's approach to deduction differ from Watson's?
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Holmes bases his deductions solely on material facts
Holmes relies heavily on conjecture and less on facts
Holmes uses imaginative scenarios to reach conclusions
Holmes considers emotional motives in his deductions
What does the text indicate about the social status of surgeons in the Victorian era?
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They were considered the most prestigious type of medical practitioner
They were seen as less prestigious because they physically interacted with the body
They were regarded highly for their innovative techniques
They were seen as equivalent to physicians
What details does Holmes deduce about Mortimer based on his analysis?
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Mortimer is over forty, ambitious, and dislikes animals
Mortimer is middle-aged, competitive, and owns a small dog
Mortimer is elderly, reclusive, and has a large dog
Mortimer is young, amiable, and has a medium-sized dog
What is the primary purpose of the detailed deductions about Mortimer in this chapter?
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To introduce a major antagonist in the plot
To build suspense about the identity of the criminal
To highlight Holmes's deductive skills to the readers
To develop Mortimer's character as a key figure
How does Holmes ultimately verify the breed of Mortimer's dog?
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He recalls information from a book on dog breeds
He consults a specialist on canine genetics
He analyzes the bite marks left on the walking stick.
He sees Mortimer and the dog approaching the apartment
What correction does Mortimer make to Holmes's deductions about his departure from Charing Cross Hospital?
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He left due to a promotion at another hospital
He left to start his own medical school
He left because he got married
He left due to health reasons
What unusual request does Mortimer make to Holmes regarding his head?
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To feel it and possibly make a cast of it
To measure it for a custom hat
To photograph it for a medical journal
To use it as a model for a sculpture
What impact does the mention of Alphonse Bertillon have on the narrative?
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It emphasizes Holmes's superiority in detective work over real historical figures
It introduces a historical method that contrasts with Holmes's intuitive techniques
It suggests that Holmes's methods are outdated compared to Bertillon's
It adds a sense of realism to the story before it shifts towards the supernatural
