3. Show in what way character description adds to the interest of the story.
4. How does the author emphasize the puzzle?
5. Write a sequel to the story, giving a solution for opening the box, but leading to a new problem as difficult as the first.
THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
1. How does the opening lead one to think the story has unusual interest?
2. Show how the author manages to keep the mystery to the end.
3. Outline the parts of the story.
4. Point out touches of unusual originality.
5. What are the characteristics of Sherlock Holmes?
6. What is the author’s method in telling the story?