A superb student, Conan Doyle went on tomedical school, where he was attracted by Dr. Joseph Bell, a professor with anuncanny ability to diagnose patients even before they opened their mouths. Fora time he worked as Bells outpatient clerk and would watch, amazed, at how thelocation of a callus could reveal a mans profession, or how a quick look at askin rash told Bell that the patient had once lived in Bermuda. In 1886, ConanDoyle outlined his first novel, A Study in Scarlet, which he described asa simple tale of mystery to make a little extra money. Its maincharacter, initially called Sherringford Hope and later called Sherlock Holmes,was based largely on Bell. But Holmes first appearance went almost unnoticed,and the struggling doctor devoted nearly all of his spare time to writing longhistorical novels in the style of Sir Walter Scottnovels that he was convincedwould make his reputation. It wasnt to be. In 1888, Holmes reappeared in AScandal in Bohemia, a short story in Strand Magazine. And this time, its herotook an immediate hit and Conan Doyles life would never be the same.
1. The typical features of Sherlock Holmeswere all EXCEPT
A. rational.
B. sociable.
C. intelligent.
D. cunning.
2. Which of the following is NOT true aboutConan Doyle and his family?
A. He came from amiddle-class family.
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