Sign of Four: Characters (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Holmes' quote 'My mind rebels at stagnation' reveal about his character?
What does Holmes' quote 'My mind rebels at stagnation' reveal about his character?
He needs constant mental challenges
What does Holmes mean when he says 'I never make exceptions'?
What does Holmes mean when he says 'I never make exceptions'?
He strictly adheres to logic
How does Holmes view emotions according to the note?
How does Holmes view emotions according to the note?
As weaknesses that cloud judgement
What does Watson's observation 'Her lip trembled, her hand quivered' demonstrate?
What does Watson's observation 'Her lip trembled, her hand quivered' demonstrate?
His empathy and human warmth
What does Watson's quote 'What was I... that I should dare to think' reveal?
What does Watson's quote 'What was I... that I should dare to think' reveal?
Self-doubt about social status & love
What role does Watson serve in the narrative?
What role does Watson serve in the narrative?
Bridging Holmes' logic & human elements
What does Mary's quote 'I have led a retired life, and have no friends' highlight?
What does Mary's quote 'I have led a retired life, and have no friends' highlight?
Isolation faced by Victorian women
How does Mary react when the treasure is lost?
How does Mary react when the treasure is lost?
Calmly
What does Mary's calm reaction to losing the treasure suggest about her values?
What does Mary's calm reaction to losing the treasure suggest about her values?
Relationships matter more than wealth
What does Small's quote 'It is my treasure' reveal?
What does Small's quote 'It is my treasure' reveal?
Possessiveness and deep greed
What does 'I cannot bear to feel that I have paid this price' show about Small?
What does 'I cannot bear to feel that I have paid this price' show about Small?
Bitterness and sense of entitlement
According to the note, what does greed lead to in Small's case?
According to the note, what does greed lead to in Small's case?
Destructive behaviour & moral decay