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The Art of Deduction: A Forensic Science Quiz for the Sherlock Holmes Fans

Description: The Art of Deduction: A Forensic Science Quiz for the Sherlock Holmes Fans
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In the Sherlock Holmes story 'A Study in Scarlet', what was the name of the poison used to kill John Watson?

  1. Strychnine

  2. Arsenic

  3. Cyanide

  4. Atropine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 'A Study in Scarlet', John Watson was poisoned with strychnine, a fast-acting and deadly alkaloid.

In 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', what was the name of the mysterious hound that was terrorizing the Baskerville family?

  1. Cerberus

  2. Fenrir

  3. Garm

  4. Black Shuck


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', the mysterious hound that was terrorizing the Baskerville family was known as Black Shuck, a legendary black dog associated with hauntings and evil.

What was the name of the secret society in 'The Valley of Fear' that was responsible for a series of crimes?

  1. The White Hand

  2. The Black Hand

  3. The Red Hand

  4. The Green Hand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 'The Valley of Fear', the secret society responsible for a series of crimes was known as The White Hand.

In 'The Sign of the Four', what was the name of the treasure that was stolen from Agra?

  1. The Koh-i-Noor

  2. The Star of India

  3. The Hope Diamond

  4. The Black Prince's Ruby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Sign of the Four', the treasure that was stolen from Agra was known as The Agra Treasure.

What was the name of the detective who assisted Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men'?

  1. Inspector Lestrade

  2. Inspector Gregson

  3. Inspector Hopkins

  4. Inspector Athelney Jones


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men', Sherlock Holmes was assisted by Hilton Cubitt, a private detective.

In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', what was the name of the poisonous snake that was used to kill Julia Stoner?

  1. Cobra

  2. Viper

  3. Rattlesnake

  4. Black Mamba


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', Julia Stoner was killed by a Swamp Adder, a small but deadly snake.

What was the name of the criminal mastermind in 'The Final Problem' who was Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis?

  1. Professor Moriarty

  2. Colonel Sebastian Moran

  3. Charles Augustus Milverton

  4. Jack the Ripper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 'The Final Problem', Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis was Professor Moriarty, a criminal mastermind and mathematician.

In 'The Adventure of the Empty House', how did Sherlock Holmes survive the fall from Reichenbach Falls?

  1. He used a grappling hook.

  2. He jumped onto a ledge.

  3. He was rescued by Watson.

  4. He faked his death.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Empty House', Sherlock Holmes faked his death by jumping from Reichenbach Falls and using a grappling hook to land safely.

What was the name of the secret code that Sherlock Holmes used to communicate with his brother Mycroft?

  1. The Dancing Men

  2. The Speckled Band

  3. The Final Problem

  4. The Empty House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men', Sherlock Holmes used a secret code called The Dancing Men to communicate with his brother Mycroft.

In 'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder', what was the name of the builder who was suspected of murder?

  1. Jonas Oldacre

  2. John Hector McFarlane

  3. James Windibank

  4. Arthur Cadogan West


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder', John Hector McFarlane was the builder who was suspected of murder.

What was the name of the secret society in 'The Valley of Fear' that was responsible for a series of crimes?

  1. The White Hand

  2. The Black Hand

  3. The Red Hand

  4. The Green Hand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 'The Valley of Fear', the secret society responsible for a series of crimes was known as The White Hand.

In 'The Sign of the Four', what was the name of the treasure that was stolen from Agra?

  1. The Koh-i-Noor

  2. The Star of India

  3. The Hope Diamond

  4. The Black Prince's Ruby


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Sign of the Four', the treasure that was stolen from Agra was known as The Agra Treasure.

What was the name of the detective who assisted Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men'?

  1. Inspector Lestrade

  2. Inspector Gregson

  3. Inspector Hopkins

  4. Inspector Athelney Jones


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men', Sherlock Holmes was assisted by Hilton Cubitt, a private detective.

In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', what was the name of the poisonous snake that was used to kill Julia Stoner?

  1. Cobra

  2. Viper

  3. Rattlesnake

  4. Black Mamba


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', Julia Stoner was killed by a Swamp Adder, a small but deadly snake.

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