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Another Tough Sherlockian Brain-Bender Quiz

Another really tough quiz for the true Sherlockian, who thinks they know everything about the Master. One question, thrown in for fun, is about the creator of Sherlock Holmes, rather than Holmes himself.

A multiple-choice quiz by SHLuvJW. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
SHLuvJW

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,388

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
683

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Mrs Hudson knew as much about breakfast as a woman from which country? Hint

Scotland

Ireland

England

Wales

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," what was the name of Mrs. Barrymore's brother, who was an escaped convict killed by the hound? Hint

Sholto

Sutton

Stapleton

Selden

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before Holmes met Watson and moved to Baker Street, where did he live? Hint

Serpentine Avenue

Wimpole Street

Queen Anne Street

Montague Street

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these stories is not narrated by either Watson or Holmes? Hint

The Missing Three-Quarter

The Mazarin Stone

The Adventure of the Three Students

The Final Problem

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these stories is the only canon case that took place in the Southampton region of England? Hint

The Devil's Foot

The Cardboard Box

The Crooked Man

The Valley of Fear

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Sherlock Holmes" was not originally going to be Conan Doyle's name of choice for his detective. What was his original first name going to be? Hint

Sigerson

Shadwell

Sheridan

Sherringford

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of Holmes' cases involved a dangerous tangle for his client with the Ku Klux Klan? Hint

The Adventure of Black Peter

The Lion's Mane

The Five Orange Pips

The Illustrius Client

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Question 8 of 10

8. This book played an important part in solving the case of "The Valley of Fear." Hint

The Bible

Whitaker's Almanac

A Bradshaw (train schedule)

The Encyclopedia Britanica

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Question 9 of 10

9. In this case, Watson claims to have at last seen something of Holmes' great heart, rather than his great brain, after he fears his friend has been shot. What case is it? Hint

The Three Garridebs

His Last Bow

The Devil's Foot

The Boscombe Valley Mystery

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Question 10 of 10

10. Here's one for the true obsessed Holmes fan: What is Arthur Conan Doyle's middle name? Hint

Cornelius

Conan

Ignatius

Prescott

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mrs Hudson knew as much about breakfast as a woman from which country?

Answer: Scotland

It is mentioned in "The Naval Treaty", that Mrs Hudson's cuisine "is a little limited, but she has as good an idea of breakfast as a Scotchwoman", the implication being that she makes a good hearty breakfast.

2. In "The Hound of the Baskervilles," what was the name of Mrs. Barrymore's brother, who was an escaped convict killed by the hound?

Answer: Selden

Selden was the "Notting Hill murderer." He was killed when he was mistaken for Henry Baskerville, having been wearing his clothing.

3. Before Holmes met Watson and moved to Baker Street, where did he live?

Answer: Montague Street

Montague Steet was just around the corner from the British Musuem. Holmes had rooms there, perfecting his profession of a student of crime.

4. Which of these stories is not narrated by either Watson or Holmes?

Answer: The Mazarin Stone

"The Mazarin Stone" is written in third-person point of view. Its authenticity as a tale written by Conan Doyle is often discussed by Sherlockian scholars.

5. Which of these stories is the only canon case that took place in the Southampton region of England?

Answer: The Crooked Man

"The Cardboard Box" took place in Surrey; "The Valley of Fear" in Sussex and "The Devil's Foot" occured in Cornwall.

6. "Sherlock Holmes" was not originally going to be Conan Doyle's name of choice for his detective. What was his original first name going to be?

Answer: Sherringford

Before he was Sherlock Holmes, he was Sherringford Holmes. Too long, in my opinion. Sigerson, of course, was the alias used by Holmes during the hiatus. The other two were made up.

7. Which of Holmes' cases involved a dangerous tangle for his client with the Ku Klux Klan?

Answer: The Five Orange Pips

John Oppenshaw was being hunted down for his past association with the KKK. Unfortunately, Holmes was unable to save his client from death, but those responsible for it also died at sea.

8. This book played an important part in solving the case of "The Valley of Fear."

Answer: Whitaker's Almanac

Holmes used Whitaker's Almanac to break the cipher code created by Fred Porlock.

9. In this case, Watson claims to have at last seen something of Holmes' great heart, rather than his great brain, after he fears his friend has been shot. What case is it?

Answer: The Three Garridebs

The most touching moment in the canon, in my opinion. Holmes fears the worst when Watson is shot in the leg. It turns out to be a mere scratch, but he cries out: "You're not hurt, Watson? Say that you are not hurt!"

10. Here's one for the true obsessed Holmes fan: What is Arthur Conan Doyle's middle name?

Answer: Ignatius

Conan is part of his surname, not a middle name. Doyle became a bit embarrased about the religious nature of his middle name when he became obsessed with spiritualism later in life.

Source: Author SHLuvJW

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