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Quiz about Arthur Conan Doyles Characters
Quiz about Arthur Conan Doyles Characters

Arthur Conan Doyle's Characters Quiz

The Characters of Sherlock Holmes

There are countless characters that populate the Sherlock Holmes canon. Can you find all of them while avoiding the various detectives in your way?
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author heathernicole001

A collection quiz by trident. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
trident
Time
4 mins
Type
Quiz #
47,139
Updated
Dec 17 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
10 / 10
Plays
511
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Doug_From_NZ (10/10), StephenFoster (10/10), hosertodd (10/10).
Find the characters from the Sherlock Holmes canon.
There are 10 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
Inspector Clouseau Sir Henry Baskerville Miss Marple Mary Morstan Enoch Drebber Colonel Sebastian Moran Professor Moriarty Philip Marlowe Mrs Hudson Dr John Watson Irene Adler Jessica Fletcher Mycroft Holmes Sam Spade Inspector Lestrade Adrian Monk C Auguste Dupin Hercule Poirot

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
Answer:

In the world of Sherlock Holmes, there are several notable characters that play essential roles in the famous detective's adventures. Dr. John Watson, Sherlock's close friend, is a skilled physician and a trustworthy companion who often narrates the stories. Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock's elder brother, is a mysterious government official with unparalleled intellect. Inspector Lestrade is a dedicated Scotland Yard detective who frequently seeks Holmes' assistance in solving challenging cases. Enoch Drebber is a character from one of the stories, "A Study in Scarlet".

Mary Morstan is a woman of mystery who becomes a significant figure in Watson's life. Sir Henry Baskerville features in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and is a client seeking Holmes' help. Professor Moriarty, Holmes' arch-nemesis, is a brilliant but sinister criminal mastermind. Irene Adler, often referred to as "the woman," is a captivating opera singer who outwits Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia". Mrs. Hudson is Holmes and Watson's landlady, while Colonel Sebastian Moran is Moriarty's ruthless right-hand man.
Source: Author trident

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