3.2. Answer the questions about the text. 7 points a) What is Sherlock Holmes' biggest strength? b) What are Holmes and Watson a role model for? c) Mention four differences between Holmes and Watson? d) Why did Conan Doyle let Sherlock Holmes die? e) How did the readers react after Sherlock's death? f) How long did it take Conan Doyle to revive Holmes? g) What is new in the modern BBC series? Mention four aspects. Әэ

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