Sherlock Holmes: The Novels

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1. All the four novels featuring Sherlock Holmes involve Dr Watson, but mostly as a helpful comrade. In one of them, Dr Watson plays a very active role right from the beginning of the investigation of the case. Which novel is that? A Study In Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear

2. Which of the four novels involves the continent of Asia? The Valley of Fear A Study in Scarlet The Hound of Baskervilles The Sign of Four

3. Where was the body of Enoch Drebber found? Pondicherry Lodge Lauriston Gardens Briony Lodge Saxe-Coburg Square

4. How much money does Sir Henry inherit from Sir Charles when he enters into possession of Baskerville Hall? 250,000 pounds 500,000 pounds 740,000 pounds 1,000,000 pounds

5. What is the name of the launch that Jonathan Small and his friend arrange for their escape down the Thames? Gloria Scott Aurora Alicia Andrea Gail

6. What is the name of the housekeeper employed by Mr. Bartholmew Sholto in the "The Sign of Four"? Mrs Hudson Mrs Bernstone Mrs Allen Mrs Barrymore

7. In the beginning of the novel "The Valley of Fear", Sherlock Holmes and Watson analyse a cryptic message sent to them by Porlock. They finally solve it with the help of which book? An almanac A Bradshaw The Bible The Encyclopedia Britannica

8. In "The Hound of the Baskervilles", Stapleton spies on Sir Henry Baskerville while he is in London. What disguise does Stapleton use to mask his identity? A wig A false beard Dark glasses A moustache

9. What is the reaction of Miss Morstan upon seeing the empty treasure chest in the "The Sign of Four"? She becomes hysterical She gets angry with Dr Watson She faints She remains calm

10. Which of the following items plays a major role in clarifying the mystery of the murder in "The Valley of Fear"? All of them Cecil Barker's slipper Dr Watson's umbrella The missing dumb-bell

11. Who all sign the pact of the "The Sign of Four"? Jonathan Small, Dost Akbar, Abdullah Khan, Mahomet Singh Jonathan Small, Major Sholto, Captain Morstan, Dost Akbar Jonathan Small, Dost Akbar, Achmet, Mahomet Singh Jonathan Small, Abdullah Khan, Major Sholto, Captain Morstan

12. Which substance does the islander Tonga step on, which helps Holmes to follow the trail of Small? Fruit essence Wood varnish Creosote Petrol

13. Which substance is used by Stapleton to give the Hound (of the Baskervilles) a fearful and supernatural appearance? Sulfur Phosphorus Dry ice Garlic

14. A warning message is sent to Sir Henry by Miss Stapleton when he is in London. The message text is "As you value your life or your reason keep away from the moor". She uses words cut out from the "Times" to print the message, except one word. Which word does she write in ink? reason moor life value

15. Finally, an easy one to end with. Most Holmes stories and novels end with a conclusion or a retrospection, where Holmes explains how he was able to solve the mystery. Only one of the four novels does not feature a Conclusion or an Epilogue. Which novel is that? A Study in Scarlet The Valley of Fear The Sign of Four The Hound of Baskervilles