Answer in about 50 words to the questions given below : (4 marks)Q.5 (D) (ii) Write the importance of various places such as ‘Holmes’ residence, Lyceum Theatre and unknown destination with reference to ‘The Sign of Four.’ (2)

Answer: Each place marks a stage in the mystery — the case begins at Baker Street, the meeting is at the Lyceum Theatre, and the secret is revealed at the unknown destination.

Holmes’ residence (221B Baker Street) : Mary Morstan brings her case here, and Holmes examines the pearls and the letter.
Lyceum Theatre : The mysterious letter asks Mary to wait at the third pillar from the left; a coachman meets them there.
Unknown destination : The carriage takes them through winding streets to Thaddeus Sholto’s house, where the secret of Captain Morstan and the Agra treasure begins to unfold, adding suspense.