Sherlock Holmes
What is the name of the street where Holmes' detective agency is located?
Baker Street
When did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle die?
1930
Where does the famous phrase 'Elementary Dear Watson' appear for the first time?
In a film
Which well-known habit of Sherlock Holmes does his chronicler Watson not consider a 'vice'?
Which region in England does Sherlock Holmes retire to?
Sussex (The Susssex Downs)
What is Arthur Conan Doyle's second name?
(Arthur) Ignatius
What name does Sherlock Holmes use to refer to his companion Watson?
Boswell
How is Sherlock Holmes' personal hygiene described in the story 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'?
Cat-like
Bees / beekeeping
Where was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born?
Edinburgh (Scotland)
During which two periods of his life does Watson live with Sherlock Holmes?
Before getting married and after his wife's death
Mrs Hudson
What type of adjective does Watson use to describe Sherlock Holmes?
A 'Bohemian'
Can you mention at least of the places where Arthur Conan Doyle practised medicine apart from his work in Britain?
- Doctor in a: 1. Greenland Whaler 2. West African Trader 3. A Boer War Hospital
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What is Watson's first name?
Dr. John H. Watson
What little informartion about Sherlock Holmes' family is mentioned in his stories?
They are 'country squires'
Among all his knowledge, what type of scientific skill does Sherlock Holmes rely on to solve difficult cases?
Beeton's Christmas Annual
How many Sherlock Holmes' stories are narrated by Dr Watson?
All except four
Who are the 'Baker Street Irregulars'?
A group of street children who are his 'informants'