Sherlock Holmes Quiz

Sherlock Holmes, fictional character was created by the Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The prototype for the modern mastermind detective, Holmes was first published in Beeton's Christmas Annual of 1887.

Sherlock Holmes resided at 221B; Baker Street, one of the most famous fictional addresses.

Sherlock Holmes first appears in "A Study in Scarlet," published in 1887. This novel introduces Holmes's investigative methods and his partnership with Dr. Watson, setting the foundation for future detective stories.

The elder brother of Sherlock Holmes is Mycroft Holmes, a highly intelligent but sedentary figure working for the British government. He possesses sharper deductive skills than Sherlock but dislikes fieldwork.

Inspector Lestrade frequently collaborates with Sherlock Holmes. Though sceptical at first, he often seeks Holmes's help in solving complex cases, acknowledging Holmes's superior deductive abilities and investigative skills.

The other occupant was Mrs. Hudson, the landlady and occasionally the housekeeper and cook to the famous duo.

Dr. Watson, was born in 1852, had served as an army surgeon in India, where he was wounded during the second Afghan War. He had returned to England where he met Sherlock Holmes in London and they shared rooms at 221B Baker Street.

In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," the "speckled band" refers to a deadly swamp adder, a venomous snake used as a murder weapon by Dr. Grimesby Roylott.

Holmes fakes his death in "The Final Problem," confronting his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty, at the Reichenbach Falls. He allows the world to believe he perished to outsmart his enemies.

Sherlock Holmes plays the violin, often using it to relax or stimulate his mind while contemplating complex cases. His musical talent is frequently mentioned throughout Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories.