Sherlock Holmes Stories and Characters Trivia
Test your knowledge of Sherlock Holmes stories, characters, and plot details from the adventures of the world's greatest detective.
Questions
In the Sherlock Holmes story 'A Study in Scarlet', what was the name of the poison used to kill John Watson?
- Strychnine
- Arsenic
- Cyanide
- Atropine
In 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', what was the name of the mysterious hound that was terrorizing the Baskerville family?
- Cerberus
- Fenrir
- Garm
- Black Shuck
What was the name of the secret society in 'The Valley of Fear' that was responsible for a series of crimes?
- The White Hand
- The Black Hand
- The Red Hand
- The Green Hand
In 'The Sign of the Four', what was the name of the treasure that was stolen from Agra?
- The Koh-i-Noor
- The Star of India
- The Hope Diamond
- The Black Prince's Ruby
What was the name of the detective who assisted Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men'?
- Inspector Lestrade
- Inspector Gregson
- Inspector Hopkins
- Inspector Athelney Jones
In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', what was the name of the poisonous snake that was used to kill Julia Stoner?
- Cobra
- Viper
- Rattlesnake
- Black Mamba
What was the name of the criminal mastermind in 'The Final Problem' who was Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis?
- Professor Moriarty
- Colonel Sebastian Moran
- Charles Augustus Milverton
- Jack the Ripper
In 'The Adventure of the Empty House', how did Sherlock Holmes survive the fall from Reichenbach Falls?
- He used a grappling hook.
- He jumped onto a ledge.
- He was rescued by Watson.
- He faked his death.
What was the name of the secret code that Sherlock Holmes used to communicate with his brother Mycroft?
- The Dancing Men
- The Speckled Band
- The Final Problem
- The Empty House
In 'The Adventure of the Norwood Builder', what was the name of the builder who was suspected of murder?
- Jonas Oldacre
- John Hector McFarlane
- James Windibank
- Arthur Cadogan West
What was the name of the secret society in 'The Valley of Fear' that was responsible for a series of crimes?
- The White Hand
- The Black Hand
- The Red Hand
- The Green Hand
In 'The Sign of the Four', what was the name of the treasure that was stolen from Agra?
- The Koh-i-Noor
- The Star of India
- The Hope Diamond
- The Black Prince's Ruby
What was the name of the detective who assisted Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Dancing Men'?
- Inspector Lestrade
- Inspector Gregson
- Inspector Hopkins
- Inspector Athelney Jones
In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', what was the name of the poisonous snake that was used to kill Julia Stoner?
- Cobra
- Viper
- Rattlesnake
- Black Mamba