A Sherlock Holmes Quiz

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What country did Watson campaign in (as an army doctor) before he met Holmes? South Africa Afganistan India Australia

2. What was found on the body in 'A Study in Scarlet'? A wallet A message written in blood A wedding ring A handkerchief

3. What country was the 'Gloria Scott' bound for? India Australia America England

4. What was the most interesting thing Sherlock Holmes saw in the north (in the story 'The Priory School')? The Priory School A horse shoe that mimiced the tracks of cows A cheque A person who died of head wounds

5. How was the Honourable Robert Adair killed in 'The Empty House'? Poker over the head Air Gun Knife Poisoned dart

6. What war is alluded to in the Holmes mystery 'His Last Bow'? American Civil War Boer War World War I World War II

7. What was Moriarty's profession (in addition to being a criminal mastermind)? English Literature Prof watchmaker Math Prof banker

8. What country was Moriarty apparently killed in? Australia England Switzerland France

9. What was Holmes' occupation after he retired from the detective business? Clerk for the British Government Beekeeper Instructor for Scotland Yard Book Author

10. How many times does Sherlock Holmes say 'Elementary, my dear Watson.'? twelve times once none six times