Sherlock Holmes Knowledge Hunt>.

 

Using the following websites, answer the following questions about Sherlock Holmes.

http://www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk/home.htm

http://www.siracd.com

http://www.met.police.uk/history/index.htm

 

“Rathbone, Basil.” Online Photograph. Britannica Student Encyclopedia. 3 Oct. 2007

http://student.britannica.com/ebi/art-75932

 

  1. Who wrote the Sherlock Holmes chronicles?

 

  1. Where did Sherlock Holmes live?

 

  1. Who was Mrs. Hudson?

 

  1. What was Watson’s first name?

 

  1. Name four personal possessions of Sherlock Holmes.

 

  

 

  1. When was Holmes allegedly born?

 

  1. When was the first Sherlock Holmes mystery published?

 

  1. In what format?

 

  1. Who was the object of Holmes’ affection?

 

  1. Who is Professor Moriarty?

 

  1. Who is Inspector Lestrade?

 

  1. What is Scotland Yard?

 

  1. What drug was Holmes addicted to?

 

  1. In which story did the author kill off Holmes’ character?

 

  1. What was the public reaction?

 

  

  1. How did the author deal with it?

 

  

  1. Where is Holmes allegedly buried?

 

  1. Who inspired the author to create the character of Sherlock Holmes?

 

  1. How many Sherlock Holmes chronicles were written?

 

  1. When and where did the author die?

 

  1. What title was bestowed upon the author?