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? Afganistan India South Africa Australia

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

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')? A horse shoe that mimiced the tracks of cows A cheque A person who died of head wounds The Priory School

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

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

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