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20 Sherlock Holmes Questions | Doyle, Arthur Conan Trivia Quiz

This is for true Holmes fans only. If you've not read his stories, you will not pass....have fun and good luck! (If all else fails, use the simple art of elimination...)

A multiple-choice quiz by bookworm2002. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
bookworm2002

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
9,615

Updated
May 01 22

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
4439

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who is the creator of the literary detective Sherlock Holmes? Hint

Edgar Allan Poe

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Agatha Christie

Earl Derr Biggers

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who introduced Sherlock Holmes to Dr. John Watson? Hint

Stamford

Lestrade

Stanford

Mycroft

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Question 3 of 20

3. What was the work given to Jabez Wilson in order to keep him away from his office in 'The Red-headed League'? Hint

Copying out of the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Copying out of the Bible

Copying out of the Telephone Directory

Copying Business Records

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is the address of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson? Hint

221B Baker Street

221B Amsterdam Avenue

222B Baker Street

221A Baker Street

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Question 5 of 20

5. What is the name of the dog Sherlock Holmes used in "The Sign of Four" to 'sniff out clues'? Hint

Charles

Fido

Toby

Spot

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Question 6 of 20

6. What is the name of the bumbling Scotland Yard Official who considers himself Holmes's professional rival?

Answer: (One word, 8 letters)

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Question 7 of 20

7. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' nemesis? Hint

Professor Moriarty

Dr. Thaddeus Sholto

Jonathon Small

Dr. Mortimer

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Question 8 of 20

8. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' "older, smarter" brother?

Answer: (One word, 7 letters)

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who does Sherlock Holmes refer to as 'THE woman'? Hint

Mary Morstan

Sally Dennis

Mrs. Hudson

Irene Adler

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Question 10 of 20

10. Where did Holmes' keep his pipe tobacco? Hint

Under his seat cushion

In the toe of his Persian slipper

In his robe pocket

In the third drawer of his filing cabinet

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Question 11 of 20

11. What did Holmes call his band of child informants?

Answer: (Four words including The)

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Question 12 of 20

12. In which story did Dr. Watson meet his future wife, Miss Morstan? Hint

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Valley of Fear

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

The Sign of Four

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Question 13 of 20

13. What now illegal drug did Holmes take to stimulate his mind?

Answer: (One word, 7 letters)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which story featured the KKK (Ku Klux Klan)? Hint

The Naval Treaty

The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet

The Five Orange Pips

The Crooked Man

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Question 15 of 20

15. In which story was Holmes killed by Professor Moriarty? Hint

The Adventure of the Dying Detective

The Adventure of the Thor Bridge

His Last Bow

The Final Problem

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Question 16 of 20

16. In which story did Holmes explain his historic return from the dead? Hint

The Adventure of the Devil's Foot

The Adventure of the Creeping Man

The Adventure of the Empty House

The Adventure of the Shoscombe Old Place

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Question 17 of 20

17. Name the story Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote to be published exclusively in Queen Mary's personal doll-house library. Hint

The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet

The Stockbroker's Clerk

The Resident Patient

How Watson Learned the Trick

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Question 18 of 20

18. In which of the four novels did Holmes battle a family curse and the 'ghost dog' of the moor? Hint

The Adventure of the Copper Beeches

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Silver Blaze

The Adventure of the Lion's Mane

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Question 19 of 20

19. Where did Dr. Watson receive his 'old war wound'? Hint

Afghanistan

Zululand

The Crimea

Malaya

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Question 20 of 20

20. What does Holmes refer to as a 'lost art of deduction'? Hint

Keeping Statements short and to the point

Cigar and Cigarette Ash Analysis

Footprint Tracing

Finger Printing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the creator of the literary detective Sherlock Holmes?

Answer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous creation, appearing in 56 short stories and four novels.

2. Who introduced Sherlock Holmes to Dr. John Watson?

Answer: Stamford

Stamford introduced Dr. Watson to Sherlock Holmes, as they were both seeking a room-mate.

3. What was the work given to Jabez Wilson in order to keep him away from his office in 'The Red-headed League'?

Answer: Copying out of the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Jabez Wilson was a pawnbroker in Coburg Square.

4. What is the address of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?

Answer: 221B Baker Street

Though it was the home of a fictional character, 221B Baker Street is now the home of the Sherlock Holmes Museum. To this day, fans of the literary character send letters in request for his services.

5. What is the name of the dog Sherlock Holmes used in "The Sign of Four" to 'sniff out clues'?

Answer: Toby

Holmes said "Yes, a queer mongrel with a most amazing power of scent. I would rather have Toby's help than that of the whole detective force of London".

6. What is the name of the bumbling Scotland Yard Official who considers himself Holmes's professional rival?

Answer: Lestrade

Watson describes him as "little, shallow, rat-faced and dark-eyed".

7. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' nemesis?

Answer: Professor Moriarty

Holmes described Moriarty as a great mathematician and king of criminals, a "Napoleon of crime".

8. What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' "older, smarter" brother?

Answer: Mycroft

Mycroft was seven years older than Sherlock.

9. Who does Sherlock Holmes refer to as 'THE woman'?

Answer: Irene Adler

We meet her in "Scandal in Bohemia".

10. Where did Holmes' keep his pipe tobacco?

Answer: In the toe of his Persian slipper

11. What did Holmes call his band of child informants?

Answer: The Baker Street Irregulars

Holmes contacted them by wiring them from the Great Peter Street post office.

12. In which story did Dr. Watson meet his future wife, Miss Morstan?

Answer: The Sign of Four

Her first name was Mary.

13. What now illegal drug did Holmes take to stimulate his mind?

Answer: Cocaine

Holmes used a 7 percent solution of cocaine. He also used morphine.

14. Which story featured the KKK (Ku Klux Klan)?

Answer: The Five Orange Pips

15. In which story was Holmes killed by Professor Moriarty?

Answer: The Final Problem

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had grown so envious of his creation's success and so killed him off at the hands of Dr. Moriarty. However, due to strong protests (and even death threats) from angry readers and due to thousands of readers canceling their newspaper subscriptions, Doyle resurrected Holmes.

16. In which story did Holmes explain his historic return from the dead?

Answer: The Adventure of the Empty House

17. Name the story Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote to be published exclusively in Queen Mary's personal doll-house library.

Answer: How Watson Learned the Trick

Not published in most anthologies.

18. In which of the four novels did Holmes battle a family curse and the 'ghost dog' of the moor?

Answer: The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles was written after Doyle had written of Holmes' death. However, seeing this story as fitting of the detective, Doyle published the novel as having taken place prior to his untimely demise.

19. Where did Dr. Watson receive his 'old war wound'?

Answer: Afghanistan

Doyle was somewhat elusive as to the location of Dr. Watson's wound. In some stories Watson was limping due to his old injuries, and in others he was found rubbing his shoulder.

20. What does Holmes refer to as a 'lost art of deduction'?

Answer: Footprint Tracing

Source: Author bookworm2002

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