Question guide – Final Oral Exam – File Elementary 3

Questions about the story:

1. Who is the narrator of the story? Who does he invite to the window to see the strange man in
the street?

2. Why did Alexander Holder come to see Sherlock Holmes, and what story does he share?

3. What does Holder reveal about his family? Why is he unhappy with his son Arthur?

4. Who is Sir George Burnwell, and how does Holder feel about him?

5. What does Holder talk about during dinner with Arthur and Mary?

6. What strange noise does Holder hear at 2 o'clock in the morning, and what does he discover?

7. What is missing from the Emerald Crown, and how does Arthur react when confronted?

8. Why is Holder unhappy in the beginning of Chapter Four?

9. Where does Holmes want to investigate about the events of the previous night?

10. What does Holmes find when he examines the windows of Holder's house?

11. What does Holmes give to Watson before leaving, and what mysterious thing does he say?

12. What does Mary's letter to Holder say, and how does Holder react to the news?

13. Why was Arthur silent about the events of the night?

14. Does the story have a happy ending? Why? Why not?

Extra questions for the exam:

1. Do you live in a city, town or village? What’s its name?

2. Do you have a house or a flat? Do you like it?
3. Who lives with you?
4. How many rooms are there in your house / flat? What are they?
5. Are your neighbours quiet, friendly or noisy?
6. What is there near your house?
7. What kinds of food do you like to eat?
8. Do you often eat in restaurants? When was the last time?
9. What time do you usually have meals at the weekend?
10. Do you enjoy cooking? Why? Why not?
11. What’s your favourite meal? (Breakfast, lunch or dinner) Why?
12. Do you think your diet is healthy? Why? Why not?