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Quiz about Facts about MrSherlock Holmes

Facts about Mr.Sherlock Holmes Quiz

Welcome! This quiz is mainly about Sherlock Holmes. If you have read books featuring him, you should not find it too hard. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by asitpm@bom3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
asitpm@bom3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,847

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4996

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (10/10), Guest 5 (5/10), Guest 45 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which book did the author of Sherlock Holmes first introduce the character? Hint

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Engineer's Thumb

The Sign of Four

A Study in Scarlet

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was Holmes's roommate as well as his sidekick? Hint

Dr. Watson

Wiggins

Mrs. Hudson

Lestrade

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which city does Holmes live in?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where do Holmes and Watson go in "The Hound of the Baskervilles"? Hint

Glasgow

Oxford

Reading

Devonshire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is Holmes's housekeeper?

Answer: (Mrs. __________ (Just fill in the surname - please capitalise the first letter of the surname))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the only instrument that Holmes plays? Hint

Harmonica

Violin

Guitar

Flute

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Dr. Watson gain out of the case of 'The Sign of Four'? Hint

A silver candlestick

Three gold nuggets

A house

A wife

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you were the one who went to Sherlock Holmes for help in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', who would you be? Hint

Dr. Mortimer

Henry Baskerville

Hugh Baskerville

Mary Sutherland

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are Holmes's hired street Arab children called? Hint

The Baker Street Irregulars

The Spies of Baker Street

The Child Army of Holmes

The Arabian Days, Nights, and Spies

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Question 10 of 10

10. Easy one to finish with...How many different types of cigar ashes can Holmes distinguish from one another? Hint

140

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Apr 21 2024 : Guest 31: 10/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 5: 5/10
Apr 10 2024 : Guest 45: 9/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 31: 10/10
Apr 05 2024 : BayRoan: 8/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 89: 3/10
Mar 20 2024 : pusdoc: 9/10
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 2: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which book did the author of Sherlock Holmes first introduce the character?

Answer: A Study in Scarlet

It starts with Watson meeting Holmes for the first time.

2. Who was Holmes's roommate as well as his sidekick?

Answer: Dr. Watson

The story (in most cases) is narrated by Dr. Watson. For him, it's as difficult to understand what Holmes is up to or what the solution is, as it is for the reader.

3. Which city does Holmes live in?

Answer: London

He lives in 221B Baker Street, London.

4. Where do Holmes and Watson go in "The Hound of the Baskervilles"?

Answer: Devonshire

The story is not only shown to be taking place in Devonshire, but is also based on a true Devonshire legend!

5. Who is Holmes's housekeeper?

Answer: Hudson

A charming lady, she really likes Mr. Holmes...a very good and tolerant housekeeper. She knows when and how to use her discretion.

6. Which is the only instrument that Holmes plays?

Answer: Violin

He usually plays the violin either on dreary, wet evenings or when he is thinking deeply about a case.

7. What does Dr. Watson gain out of the case of 'The Sign of Four'?

Answer: A wife

Miss Mary Morstan comes to Sherlock Holmes for help in 'The Sign of Four' and later marries Dr. Watson.

8. If you were the one who went to Sherlock Holmes for help in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', who would you be?

Answer: Dr. Mortimer

Dr. Mortimer is a friend of the last of the Baskervilles living and wants to free the Baskervilles from the strange curse which seems to kill all the Baskervilles.

9. What are Holmes's hired street Arab children called?

Answer: The Baker Street Irregulars

I can't tell you about this - if you have read books, then you ought to know!

10. Easy one to finish with...How many different types of cigar ashes can Holmes distinguish from one another?

Answer: 140

This may seem improbable to you, but it didn't seem so to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, or Watson!

Source: Author asitpm@bom3

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