Sherlock Holmes Trivia and Facts

What is the setting for Sherlock Holmes's initial emergence?

• Modern London

• Victorian London

• Industrial Manchester

• Edwardian Edinburgh

Which of the following is NOT an iconic accessory commonly associated with Sherlock Holmes?

• Inverness cape

• deerstalker hat

• magnifying glass

• calabash pipe

Who is described as Sherlock Holmes's best friend and housemate?

• Professor Moriarty

• Mrs. Hudson

• Dr. Watson

• Inspector Lestrade

What is Sherlock Holmes's well-known catchphrase?

• "The game is afoot!"

• "Elementary, my dear Watson"

• "It's purely logical"

• "A case for the ages"

Which popular phrase attributed to Sherlock Holmes does not appear in Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories?

• "The game is afoot!"

• "Elementary, my dear Watson"

• "Quick, Watson, the needle!"

• "Come, Watson, come!"

How does Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes solve crimes?

• Solely through infallible deduction

• Only by following strict legal procedures

• Through speculation, guessing, and false assumptions

• Primarily by consulting with Scotland Yard

What is true about Mrs. Hudson and Dr. Watson in Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories?

• Mrs. Hudson is a major character

• Holmes and Watson always live together

• Mrs. Hudson is barely mentioned

• Watson is Holmes's apprentice

How frequently does Professor Moriarty appear in Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories?

• In many stories

• In only two stories

• As a recurring minor character

• He is never mentioned

How does Sherlock Holmes typically approach justice in the original stories?

• He strictly adheres to the English legal system

• He prefers to enact his own form of natural justice

• He always works closely with the police

• He avoids legal involvement

Who first imagined the deerstalker cap and cape associated with Sherlock Holmes?

• Arthur Conan Doyle

• William Gillette

• P.G. Wodehouse

• Sydney Paget