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? Australia South Africa Afganistan India

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

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

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

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'? Boer War World War I World War II American Civil War

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? England Switzerland France Australia

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

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