Read the following excerpt from Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle, and use it to answer question
“I have heard of you, Mr. Holmes. I heard from Major Prendergast how you saved him in the Tankerville Club Scandal.”
“Ah, of course. He was wrongfully accused of cheating at cards,”
“He said that you could solve anything.”
“He said too much.”
“That you are never beaten.”
“I have been beaten four times.”
“But what is that compared with the number of your successes?”
“It is true that I have been generally successful.”
“Then you may be so with me.”
“I beg that you will draw your chair up to the fire and favor me with some details as to your case.”
“It is no ordinary one.”
Based on details in the passage, which of the following is true about Holmes?
He is unhappy as a detective
He will not take the new case
He has successfully solved many cases
He thinks very highly of himself (egotistical)
1 answer
Based on the details in the passage, the statement that is true about Holmes is:
He has successfully solved many cases.
The excerpt indicates that Holmes has been "generally successful" and is recognized for his abilities by others, suggesting that he has solved many cases. The other options are not supported by the content of the excerpt.
