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1. 1.

   Write whether these statements are true or false.

   1. The woman's dress was slate-coloured with purple plush at the sleeves and neck.
   2. Sherlock concluded that the visitor was a typist because she had marks from a pince-nez on her nose.
   3. Watson observed that there was an Ink stain on the woman's forefinger.
   4. Sherlock deduced that the woman had left her home in a hurry from the pair unmatched boots she was wearing.
2. 2.

   What did sherlock compliment Watson for?
3. 3.

   Would you agree with Holmes that Watson had missed everything of importance? Give reasons for your answer.
4. 4.

   Why was Watson surprised at Holmes' remark upon their visitor's short-sightedness?
5. 5.

   How did Holmes conclude that the lady had written a note after she was fully dressed?
6. 6.

   Mention two skills that Holmes used to make his deductions. In what ways are they useful?