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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.
Find the characters from the Sherlock Holmes canon.
There are 10 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
Mary MorstanHercule Poirot Philip Marlowe Sir Henry Baskerville Adrian Monk Mycroft Holmes Enoch Drebber Inspector Clouseau Professor Moriarty Jessica Fletcher Colonel Sebastian Moran Mrs HudsonDr John Watson Sam Spade Inspector Lestrade Irene Adler C Auguste Dupin Miss Marple
Left click to select the correct answers. Right click if using a keyboard to cross out things you know are incorrect to help you narrow things down.
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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.
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