Sign of Four: Context (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In what year was The Sign of the Four published?
In what year was The Sign of the Four published?
1890
What was London's global status during the time The Sign of the Four was published?
What was London's global status during the time The Sign of the Four was published?
Largest & most influential city globally
Which social contrast in Victorian London does the novel reflect?
Which social contrast in Victorian London does the novel reflect?
Wealth vs poverty
Which atmospheric features of London does Conan Doyle depict in the novel?
Which atmospheric features of London does Conan Doyle depict in the novel?
Foggy streets, opium dens & docks
Which country's involvement is particularly significant to the British Empire context in the novel?
Which country's involvement is particularly significant to the British Empire context in the novel?
India
What dual role does the Agra treasure play in the novel?
What dual role does the Agra treasure play in the novel?
Source of wealth & cause of violence
When did the detective fiction genre gain popularity?
When did the detective fiction genre gain popularity?
Late 19th century
Which three qualities does Sherlock Holmes embody in the novel?
Which three qualities does Sherlock Holmes embody in the novel?
Rationality, observation & deduction
What type of science does Conan Doyle showcase in the novel?
What type of science does Conan Doyle showcase in the novel?
Forensic science
How is the character Tonga depicted in the novel?
How is the character Tonga depicted in the novel?
In a stereotypical & dehumanizing way
How is Mary Morstan's role in the narrative described?
How is Mary Morstan's role in the narrative described?
Largely passive
What Victorian ideal does Mary Morstan's character mirror?
What Victorian ideal does Mary Morstan's character mirror?
The 'angel in the house'