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The red headed league story5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() What is Holmes's attitude toward John Clay? Holmes respects his intellect + his abilities Why is the fact that the pawnbroker's assistant poses as a photographer a key detail? It gives him an excuse to spend hours in the basement How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbroker's assistant a clue to the mystery? They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity ( like digging or burrowing) on his knees Why does Holmes thump his stick on the pavement in front of the pawnbroker's shop? He's trying to figure out if the cellar (basement) runs in front of or in back of the pawn shop Although Holmes think Jones lack intelligence, he admires Jones's bravery Wilson is startled by the _ of Holmes's observations accuracy Clay is able to deceive his employer by appealing to Wilson's _ greed Watson states that Holmes's powerful _ is far superior to that of other monals intellect Clay's _ has previously made an impression on both Jones and Holmes. ![]()
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