Sherlock Holmes quiz

More questions about Sherlock Holmes

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1. 1 Easy

   On which London street does Sherlock Holmes share lodgings with Watson?

   Answer: Baker Street

   Why: While 221B Baker Street did not exist when the stories were written, it later became a real museum address.

2. 2 Medium

   What weapon does Sherlock Holmes use to shoot patriotic initials into his wall?

   Answer: A pistol

   Why: Holmes used a Boxer cartridge revolver to shoot the patriotic monogram 'V.R.' into his brick wall.

3. 3 Hard

   Where does Sherlock Holmes famously keep his tobacco inside his apartment?

   Answer: A Persian slipper

   Why: Holmes's untidy habits included keeping tobacco in a slipper and unanswered mail pinned to the mantelpiece.

4. 4 Easy

   Which musical instrument does Sherlock Holmes play to help himself think?

   Answer: Violin

   Why: Holmes was an expert player who owned a genuine Stradivarius violin purchased for a mere trifle.

5. 5 Medium

   According to Sherlock Holmes, what organization does his brother Mycroft practically embody?

   Answer: The British government

   Why: Mycroft's memory is so vast that he serves as a human clearinghouse for all British government departments.

6. 6 Hard

   Where does Sherlock Holmes retire to spend his days keeping honeybees?

   Answer: Sussex Downs

   Why: Holmes successfully retired to the Sussex Downs to study the segregation of bees and write a handbook on apiculture.