Question

Why did Mr Holmes think the criminals would act that night

Answer 1

Answer:

IN THE CHAPTER THE RED HEADED LEAGUE HOLMES THOUGHT THAT THE CRIMINALS WOULD ACT THAT NIGHT AS IT WAS SATURDAY NIGHT  

Explanation:

BANKS REMAIN CLOSED ON SUNDAYS SO IT WOULD PROVID THE CRIMINALS AMPLE TIME TO ESCAPE.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Mr Holmes had a strong feeling that the criminals would act that night because it was a Friday and the banks and offices would be closed for the weekend making the work of the criminals easier.

The bank had borrowed a huge quantity of gold from the Bank of France which was kept in boxes in the cellar. It was a Saturday and Mr Holmes knew that the offices and banks would be closed on the weekends, so it would be easier for the criminals to steal from the bank