How did Mrs. Hudson describe Sherlock homes illness?
He doesn't need food or drink. He's acting delirious
Why didn't she call Dr. Watson when she discovered the illness?
Because Sherlock asked her not to
In this scene, why wouldn't homes let Dr. Watson come to near him?
Because he thought he was contagious
What diseases did homes imply he might have?
Tapauni fever, black forosma corruption
How long did homes till Watson he must wait before going to get a doctor to examine homes?
Two hours
Why do you think Watson excepts homes explanation request?
Because Sherlock was such a stickler homes was already sick and Watson didn't want it to get worse
What upsets homes as scene 2 begins?
He keeps picking up his things
Where did homes instruct Watson to put his coins?
In his watchpocket. To balance it out
What were homes instructions to Watson about the lamp in the curtains?
Light the lamp a little bit and open the curtains
Why does home send for Culverton Smith instead of a doctor?
Because he knows all about the tap (disease)
Why would Culverton Smith be reluctant to come to Sherlock Holmes?
Because he has a grudge on homes
What were the instructions about Culverton Smith's arrival?
Smith should enter before Watson, be quiet and hide
Where is Watson when Culverton Smith arrives?
he is hiding behind the bed
Who is Visitor Savage? How did he die?
he's Smith's brother- Smith killed Victor and tried to kill Holmes.
What symptoms of illness does Sherlock Holmes display at this time?
he acts delirious- he has a shiny forehead, watery eyes
Why does Culverton Smith poison Victor Savage?
Victor was lying about Smith so he poisoned him
How does Smith think he has poisoned Holmes?
because he pretends to prick himself with the needle with poison inside the box.
What is the real reason for Watson to hide?
so he becomes a witness to killing Savage and attempting to kill Holmes.
How did Holmes make himself look ill?
vasiline forehead, (belladonna) plant for watering eyes, blush over cheek bones
What is the real reason Watson could not cmd near Holmes in Scene 1?
so he wouldn't have known Holmes was tricking him