English Quiz-- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Meaningful quote

"You see, but you do not observe" (A Scandal in Bohemia).

Names of important works

-The Sign of Four (Genre: detective novel) - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Genre: detective novel)

Four facts I learned about him

1. He grew up in Edinburgh. 2. He trained as a doctor and gained his degree. He worked as a surgeon. 3. He died holding a flower 4. He played cricket for the Allahakbarries

Title of breakout work

A Study in Scarlet

Nationality

British

Obstacle he faced

He was a failed doctor. Not a single patient passed his door. This failure gave him the time to fully focus on his writing.

Cause of Death

Heart Attack

Date of Death

July 7, 1930

When was he considered a success as a writer?

March 1886- he was still alive

Date of Birth

May 22, 1859

Two memorable characters created by Doyle

Sherlock Holmes and John Watson

Education

The University of Edinburgh and Stella Matutina

Adjectives to describe Doyle's life

diligent, successful, accomplishing

Adjectives to describe Doyle's literary works

vivid, descriptive, impactful


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