Scandal in Bohemia
Who was the stranger that arrived in Sherlock's office?
The King of Bohemia
What colour hair did Jabez Wilson have?
Red!
Why did Henry Baker run away from the police?
He accidentally broke a window and thought he was in trouble
What was the name of Helen's stepfather?
Dr Roylett
Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle
What was the stranger wearing?
A mask, knee high boots with fur and an expensive coat and cloak
How did Jabez Wilson find out about the Red Headed League?
His assistant, Vincent Spalding, showed him an advert in the newspaper
What deductions did Sherlock make about Henry Baker from his hat?
That he used to be wealthy but wasn't anymore, that his wife didn't love him, that he had recently had a hair cut and that he used candles in his home.
Which country did the criminal used to live in?
India
Describe Victorian London in three words
Many possible answers - teacher's discretion
What crime was Irene Adler attempting?
She was trying to blackmail the King of Bohemia
Why was Vincent Spalding suspicious?
He offered to work for very little money and spent lots of time alone in the basement.
How was Henry Baker paying his Christmas goose?
A goose club run by his local pub, the Alpha Inn
What was the name of the family home?
Stoke Moran
What did people in Victorian believe about disease and medicine?
It was largely believed that disease was spread through breathing in bad smells. They did not know about germs or that they spread when you touched or ingested them. There was very little effective medicine.
Name one disguise Sherlock uses in this story
A minister, a homeless man, the cloud of smoke
Give an example of Sherlock being 'introspective' in this story
I must ask you not to speak to me for 50 minutes!
Which market did Sherlock and Watson visit in search of the original owner of the goose?
Covent Garden Market
How does 'The Speckled Band' start?
With Sherlock standing over Watson as he sleeps
What was the name of the scientist who discovered that dirty water was giving people cholera?
John Snow
How did Sherlock find where Irene was hiding the picture?
He tricked Irene Adler into showing him where it was. He pretended there was a fire and she ran to the hiding place to save it.
What was Vincent Spalding's real name?
John Clay
Who stole the Blue Carbuncle?
James Ryder
What were Julia's last words?
"It was the band! The Speckled Band!"
What year were the police in London formed?
1829