Cover of the textbook Identity B1+

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter CLIL 4-6 for the textbook Identity B1+ with authors Elizabeth Sharman from Oxford University Press

Question

Listen and read. Then answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The Sign of the Four is a detective novel, specifically belonging to the genre of mystery fiction.
  2. The novel is set in London, specifically in 1888, during the Victorian era.
  3. The main themes of The Sign of the Four include crime and justice, the British Empire, and the portrayal of dark aspects of Victorian Britain.
  4. The major characters include Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, and Miss Mary Morstan. Minor characters may include other individuals involved in the mystery, such as the criminals and supporting characters.
  5. The novel ends with the resolution of the mysteries and the capture or demise of the criminals involved. All loose ends are tied up, and justice is served.
  6. We primarily hear Dr. John Watson's voice as he serves as the main narrator of the story, providing the perspective through which the events unfold and the mysteries are investigated and solved.