Basic information
Abbreviation: IDEN (J. F. Christ, 1947)
Word length: 7,030 (C. E. Lauterbach, 1960)
First published: Strand Magazine, September 1891
Discussion Questions
- What thoughts occurred when Homser Angel wasn’t in the cabcar the day of the wedding?
- Both the mother and stepfather were playing a part in this trick. Who do you feel was most at fault and why?
- Why do you think the cabcar driver played along and lied to Miss Sutherland about Homser Angel?
- Would you have lied to her if you were the cabcar driver? Why or why not?
- If you were in Sherlock Holmes position, would you have told Miss Sutherland the truth about Homser Angel? Why or why not?
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