English Quiz-- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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
