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A Scandal in Bohemia Trivia Quiz

"A Scandal in Bohemia" was the first of 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories. How much do you remember about the FINER details of this adventure?

A multiple-choice quiz by awbh1990. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
awbh1990

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
371

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (1/10), Guest 47 (6/10), Guest 173 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Irene Adler born? Hint

New Jersey

Massachusetts

New York

Connecticut

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Question 2 of 10

2. At the end of their first encounter, the King of Bohemia tells Holmes he can be found at the Langham under what name? Hint

Count Von Kaunitz

Count Von Kolvenbach

Count Von Krolock

Count Von Kramm

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Question 3 of 10

3. How much money does the King of Bohemia pay Holmes for expenses? Hint

1,500 pounds

300 pounds

1,000 pounds

700 pounds

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Question 4 of 10

4. For acting as a witness to Irene Adler's wedding, what gift does she give to Holmes? Hint

Twopence

Two fills of shag tobacco

A glass of half and half

A sovereign

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Holmes and Watson go to Adler's home to search for the photograph, what is Holmes disguised as? Hint

A hostler

A beggar

A clergyman

A cabman

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Question 6 of 10

6. How does Holmes gain access to Adler's home? Hint

He enters through the front door after Watson's diversion.

He sneaks through an open window.

He enters the front door before Watson's diversion.

He doesn't.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who opens the window of Adler's home, allowing Watson to toss a rocket inside? Hint

Sherlock Holmes

A gentleman

Irene Adler

A maid

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Watson do after tossing the rocket inside and shouting that there is a fire? Hint

He stands there and watches.

He calmly walks off.

He joins the crowd rushing to help.

He leaps inside the open window to assist Holmes.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is the photograph Holmes is searching for located? Hint

In the wall.

In a drawer.

Behind a sliding panel.

Under a floorboard.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wishes Holmes goodnight upon his return to Baker Street? Hint

Adler

The King of Bohemia

Watson

A slim youth in an ulster

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Mar 27 2024 : Guest 91: 1/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Irene Adler born?

Answer: New Jersey

When first meeting with the King of Bohemia, Holmes has Watson retrieve information on Adler from his index. It reveals that she was born in New Jersey in 1858, was a singer, and is now retired.

2. At the end of their first encounter, the King of Bohemia tells Holmes he can be found at the Langham under what name?

Answer: Count Von Kramm

He is using Count Von Kramm as an alias, so that no one will know he is actually the King of Bohemia. He also asks Holmes to address him as such when first introducing himself, but Holmes isn't fooled.

3. How much money does the King of Bohemia pay Holmes for expenses?

Answer: 1,000 pounds

He turns over a chamois leather bag containing 300 pounds in gold and 700 pounds in notes for a total of 1,000 pounds. Holmes duly makes note of the amounts and the King goes on his way.

4. For acting as a witness to Irene Adler's wedding, what gift does she give to Holmes?

Answer: A sovereign

Holmes states that he plans to wear it on his watch-chain in memory of the occasion. The other three items were all given to him earlier in the day by a group of ostlers in exchange for him helping with their horses.

5. When Holmes and Watson go to Adler's home to search for the photograph, what is Holmes disguised as?

Answer: A clergyman

Watson describes his new look as including a broad black hat, baggy trousers, and white tie. He also notes that Holmes had a sympathetic smile and a look of peering and benevolent curiosity that Mr. John Hare alone could have equaled.

6. How does Holmes gain access to Adler's home?

Answer: He enters the front door before Watson's diversion.

When Irene Adler first arrives home, a group of loafers begin competing to assist her in order to earn money. As a fight breaks out, Holmes rushes into the melee. He then feigns being seriously injured and a group of men carry him into Adler's home.

7. Who opens the window of Adler's home, allowing Watson to toss a rocket inside?

Answer: A maid

Holmes sits up on the couch and frantically pretends to need air. This causes the maid to rush over and throw open the window, thus giving Watson the perfect opportunity to toss the rocket in.

8. What does Watson do after tossing the rocket inside and shouting that there is a fire?

Answer: He calmly walks off.

Per Holmes' instruction, he calmly slips through the panicked crowd and makes his way to the street corner. Holmes joins up with him around ten minutes later to recount what he has learned.

9. Where is the photograph Holmes is searching for located?

Answer: Behind a sliding panel.

Believing there is a fire, Adler rushes to save the photograph, revealing its location to Holmes. He tells Watson that is in a recess behind a sliding panel just above the right bell-pull.

10. Who wishes Holmes goodnight upon his return to Baker Street?

Answer: Adler

Watson notes that it appeared to come from a slim youth in an ulster. Holmes states that he has heard the voice before and wonders who it could have been. Unknown to both of them at the time, it is Adler in disguise. She was wanting to make sure it was really Sherlock Holmes who had been at her home.

Source: Author awbh1990

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