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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
520
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), tetrahedron (10/10), Guest 109 (10/10).
Find the characters from the Sherlock Holmes canon.
There are 10 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
Mrs Hudson Hercule Poirot Miss Marple Adrian Monk Irene Adler Philip Marlowe Inspector Clouseau C Auguste Dupin Inspector Lestrade Sam Spade Mycroft Holmes Mary Morstan Professor Moriarty Jessica Fletcher Sir Henry Baskerville Enoch Drebber Dr John Watson Colonel Sebastian Moran

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May 07 2026 : Guest 24: 10/10
May 07 2026 : tetrahedron: 10/10
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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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