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Sherlock Holmes
Includes questions about this famous FICTIONAL detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Questions about Sherlock Holmes movies (which mostly ask about the actors rather than the stories) should be placed under "Movies."
1,260 Questions
What is family tree of hound of baskerville?
The Baskerville family tree in the Hound of the Baskervilles include Jack Stapleton, son of Rodger Baskerville II, Hugo Baskerville, Henry Baskerville, and Charles Baskerville. Also in the family tree are Beryl Stapleton, wife of Jack Stapleton.
What clues does Sherlock Holmes use to solve the mystery in the speckled band?
If you every read the story, you should recall about a ventilator so small that a rat might not be able to pass through it, the dummy bell rope that was hooked onto the ventilator, and the bed which was clamped down to the floor. The bell rope could also lay on top of the pillow. These are some of the clues that led to the conclusion of the mystery in ''The Speckled Band''.
What magazines were the Sherlock Holmes stories published in?
{| |- | The first two short novels appeared in Beeton's Christmas Annual for 1887 and Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in 1890. The majority of the following stories were published in The Strand Magazine. When he 'killed off' Sherlock at the Falls, many people cancelled their subscriptions. He was pretty much forced to explain away the death and bring him back to life. |}
Who wrote the manuscript of the legend of the baskerville?
It is a Sherlock Holmes story
written by Arthur Conan Doyle
What was Sherlock Holmes' professional title?
The great fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, described himself as the world's first Consulting Detective.
"Well, I have a trade of my own. I suppose I am the only one in the world. I'm a consulting detective, if you can understand what that is." -- Sherlock Holmes, 'A Study In Scarlet'
Character sketch of sir Henry baskerville?
Sir Henry Baskerville - The late Sir Charles's nephew and closest living relative. Sir Henry is hale and hearty, described as "a small, alert, dark-eyed man about thirty years of age, very sturdily built." By the end of the story, Henry is as worn out and shell-shocked as his late uncle was before his death.
Who was Sherlock Holmes' best friend?
Dr. John H. Watson, MD
His full middle name is unknown, though due to his wife at one point addressing him as 'James' it has been theorized that his middle name is Hamish (Scottish for James) but this is mostly looked upon as a typo.
What novel did Sherlock Holmes come back in?
In 1893 After seeing the magnificent Reichenbach Falls in the northern Swiss Alps Conan Doyle decided the place would make a worthy tomb for Sherlock Holmes.
The Final Problem was published in Dec 1893 in The Strand magazine. People were so upset that many thousands cancelled their subscription to the magazine.
In 1901-02 Sherlock Holmes reappeared in the novel 'The Hound of the Baskervilles.' However its clear that Holmes was not alive. This story took place before the incident at Reichenbach Falls.
The short story The Adventure of the Empty House in the book "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" published in Oct 1903 saw the re-appearance of Sherlock Holmes and the description of how he had disappeared.
Who does Sherlock Holmes work for?
He described himself as the world's first consulting detective.
correction he described himself as the world's only consulting detective.
'. . . That is why I have chosen my own particular profession, or rather created it, for I am the only one in the world.'
'The only unofficial detective?' I said, raising my eyebrows.
'The only unofficial consulting detective,` he answered.
-- 'The Sign of Four'
How did Sherlock Holmes affect the readers in the Victorian times?
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Because that was when mystery books written the way Sherlock Holmes is were flourishing. People enjoyed reading Sherlock back in England because that's the way people spoke back then.
In Victorian times, England was colonising and prospering abroad. Her ships brought back not only wealth but also new information. Like in the Renaissance times in Italy, science commenced to stir in England. People very much liked Holmes stories, which had a rich and thought-provoking scientific background. After a lonely Jules Verne, England and the world was looking for the right person to appear with works that could satisfy their new appetites. Moreover, the appearance of a detached, intelligent and lofty character of integrity and English reserve on the literature scene pleased the public. That was why Sherlock Holmes was popular in the Victorian times and continues to be so since then.
How many pages are in A Study in Scarlet?
The createspace version has 114 pages. It was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is the book that introduces the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson characters.
Sherlock Holmes was presumed dead after a confrontation with his archenemy, Professor Moriarty ('The Final Problem') He left a message to Watson, saying goodbye.
Only after several years did Sir Conan Doyle write a new story, and claimed that Sherlock hadn't died, but had to stay hidden, even from his best friend, Dr. Watson.
What is The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes?
It's the fifth Sherlock Holmes book. It's about a very rich man named Charles Baskerville who died of fright, apparently. His nephew, Henry Baskerville, is to come to England to claim his inheritance and take over the estate. There's a family curse about a demon dog who terrorizes every Baskerville, and it's said that the dog was what frightened Charles so much that he died. Holmes is too busy to go out to the moor to do the case, so Watson is sent instead.
What is the name of the doctor who helps Sherlock Holmes?
Doctor Watson would be considered a General Practitioner. He would refer some of his cases to specialists to have them treated. He served as a surgeon in the British Army until he was wounded.
Sherlock Holmes relation with women?
The original Sherlock Holmes never had a "lady friend." Irene Adler was one he referred to as "the woman" out of respect for her intellect and the fact that she bested him in ONE case. Watson states in the story however, that he never felt anything akin to love for her.
Irene
Where did Arthur Conan Doyle get his idea for Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired by one of his old masters in university. He was called Joseph Bell. Doyle admired Bell immensely for his cool attitude, razor-sharp mind and brilliant powers of deduction. Bell becamse Holmes, and Doyle became Watson. But Holmes' attire was based on someone else, the illustrator's younger brother.
What is the climax of the adventures of the speckled band?
The characters in the speckled band are as follow:
Sherlock Holmes
Dr Watson
Helen Stoner
Julia Stoner
Dr Grimesby Roylott
other characters that are not mentioned as much are:
Holmes's and Watson's housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson
trap driver
the owner of the inn
Miss Honoria Westphail, (Stoner sisters' aunt)
Percy Armitage (Helen's fiance)
unnamed blacksmith that Roylott hurled into a stream
unnamed county coroner
Roylott's unnamed old and foolish housekeeper
unnamed Crown Inn landlord
unnamed correspondent who sent Roylott animals from India
Major-General Stoner (the late father of the Stoner sisters)
Unnamed late mother of the Stoner sisters
Palmer and Pritchard (two doctors that SH referred to as having "gone wrong" i.e. turned criminal)
Julia Stoner's unnamed fiance
Percy Armitage's father and unnamed older brother
Roylott's unnamed father
his unnamed relative who helped him through medical school
the unnamed Indian butler who Roylott had beaten to death
Why did Sherlock Holmes tap the sidewalk with his cane?
Conan Doyle only uses the word 'cane' for Holmes' walking-stick in two stories. First, when he confronts the speckled band in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band,' and second when he struck one ledge of Thor Bridge to determine if a mark could be left in 'The Problem of Thor Bridge.' On every other occasion, including when he beat bodies in the dissecting rooms of St. Bart's hospital to verify the degree of bruising after death in 'A Study in Scarlet' and when he thumped the pavement in 'The Red-Headed League' to ascertain the direction of the tunnel, the word stick or walking-stick is employed.
The short answer to the question is, yes.
Who is Sherlock Holmes's opponent?
Professor James Moriarty a fictional character and the archenemy of the detective Sherlock Holmes
What was the first name of Sherlock Holmes loyal assistant Dr Watson?
John Hamish Watson is his full name.
In the murder mysteries "A Study In Scarlet" and "The Problem of Thor Bridge", Watson lists his name as "John H. Watson". It is first speculated by Dorothy L. Sayers that the middle initial stands for Hamish.
Who is Sherlock Holmes Secretary?
Dr. John H. Watson shared lodgings with Sherlock Holmes and became his friend and colleague and his chronicler.
Dr. Watson, who tells most of the accounts of Sherlock Holmes solving his cases.
Doctor John H. Watson was a trusted friend and colleague of Sherlock Holmes and most of the stories are written as if told by him.
His name is Dr. Watson.
Dr. Watson, a military man and Holmes fellow lodger.
Doctor Watson
Who owns the hound in the hound of the baskervilles?
The villain who owned and trained the hound in the Sherlock Holmes story The Hound of Baskerville was Jack Stapleton. When confronted by Watson about rumors of a hound, he tells him that the sounds are just the bogs settling.
What sort of character was Dr Watson?
If you mean what I think you mean, he is an average Victorian gentleman, a doctor, always trying to calm Holmes down or cheer him up. Very longsuffering, kind, loving, reliable, Holmes described him as his Boswell.
