Holmes and Poirot

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1. When we are first introduced to Poirot's friend Hastings, we learn that he has just returned from the war front. Holmes's sidekick Watson is also shown as having returned from a war when he first meets Holmes. Which war was Watson involved in? Boer War First World War Afghan War Second World War

2. The address of Sherlock Holmes's house is well known – 221B, Baker Street. Where does Poirot stay? Whitehaven Mansions Whitehorse Apartments Whitehorse Mansions Whitehaven Manor

3. In the second Holmes novel, Watson meets his love and marries her. Similarly, Hastings meets his love in the second Poirot novel; what is her name? Cynthia Murdoch Bella Duveen Dulcie Duveen Mary Morstan

4. Mrs. Hudson is Sherlock Holmes's long time housekeeper; who takes care of Poirot’s needs at home? Georges Ariadne Oliver Miss Lemon None of these

5. One of the Poirot novels features a Holmes like detective, whom Poirot mocks. What is the name of this detective? M. Giraud M. Hautet Chief Inspector Japp Superintendent Battle

6. ‘The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly’ is a Poirot story where a father organises the kidnapping of his own son. This is based on a similar Holmes story, which is it? The Boscombe Valley Mystery The Adventure of the Crooked Man A Scandal in Bohemia The Adventure of the Priory School

7. ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a famous novel where Poirot allows the killer(s) to escape after consulting his colleagues in the case. Which is the similar Sherlock Holmes story where Holmes allows the murderer to get away? The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor The Adventure of the Resident Patient The Adventure of the Reigate Square The Adventure of the Abbey Grange

8. ‘The Veiled Lady’ is a Poirot story featuring a young girl being blackmailed by an odious character named Lavington. This theme of the story is similar to a famous Holmes story; do you know which? The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton The Adventure of the Empty House The Red-Headed League

9. ‘A Scandal in Bohemia’ is the first short story featuring Sherlock Holmes. Which was the first short story that featured Hercule Poirot? The Affair at the Victory Ball Double Sin The Cornish Mystery Murder in the Mews

10. In the ‘Adventure of the Final Problem’, Holmes dies in the Reichenbach falls in a fight with Professor Moriarty. ‘Curtain’ is a novel that features Poirot’s death; how does he die? He is poisoned by Hastings daughter He shoots himself He dies of a heart attack He is killed by the villain Norton