Question

james boswell was a famous 18th century biographer and diarist. he is best known for his detailed journals chronicling his friend and literary pioneer samuel johnsons life.

in the passage, why does sherlock allude to dr. watson as boswell?
a. sherlock believes that dr. watsons ability to probe and interview people helps him investigate matters faster.
b. sherlock believes that dr. watson is an excellent companion who assists him in his professional matters and records everything.
c. sherlock believes that dr. watsons warmth and friendliness aids him in examining suspects and puts them at ease.
d. sherlock believes that dr. watson has a strong liking for recounting occurrences involving germans.

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Explanation:

James Boswell was a biographer/diarist who chronicled Samuel Johnson's life. Dr. Watson is Sherlock's companion who assists and records (like Boswell did for Johnson). Option A focuses on probing/interviewing (not matching Boswell's role). Option C is about warmth/friendliness (not related to Boswell's chronicling). Option D is about recounting German - related events (irrelevant). Option B matches Boswell's role of being a companion and recorder.

Answer:

B. Sherlock believes that Dr. Watson is an excellent companion who assists him in his professional matters and records everything.