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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."

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In what book are Sherlock Holmes and professor moriarty the same person?

Never. There is a book by Philip Jose Farmer titled 'The Other Log of Phileas Fogg,' which claims that the Jules Verne character, Captain Nemo, and Professor James Moriarty are the same person. You may also be thinking of the short story'A Study in Emerald' by Neil Gaimanin which Holmes and Moriarty reverse roles.

What hospital was Sherlock Holmes born in?

Arthur Conan Doyle gives little information about Holmes' early years, but the probability is that he wasn't born in a hospital anyway. in 1854 (his birth year) most babies were born at home. However, many Holmes fans have decided to write biographies of Holmes' life as a pastime, the most famous being William Baring-Gould, who wrote that Sherlock Holmes was born in a house n Yorkshire.

Why do Mr and Mrs Barrymore want to leave Baskerville hall?

'. . . . My wife and I will be happy, Sir Henry, to stay with you until you have made your fresh arrangements, but you will understand that under the new conditions this house will require a considerable staff.'

___'What new conditions?'

___'I only meant, sir, that Sir Charles led a very retired life, and we were able to look after his wants. You would, naturally, wish to have more company, and so you will need changes in your household.'

___'Do you mean that your wife and you wish to leave?'

___'Only when it is quite convenient to you, sir.'

___'But your family have been with us for several generations, have they not? I should be sorry to begin my life here by breaking an old family connection.'

___I seemed to discern some signs of emotion upon the butler's white face.

___'I feel that also, sir, and so does my wife. But to tell the truth, sir, we were both very much attached to Sir Charles, and his death gave us a shock and made these surroundings very painful to us. I fear that we shall never again be easy in our minds at Baskerville Hall.'

___'But what do you intend to do?'

___'I have no doubt, sir, that we shall succeed in establishing ourselves in some business. Sir Charles's generosity has given us the means to do so. . . .'

Why do people like the Boscombe Valley Mystery?

Because it is a very interesting mystery to those who enjoy them.

Who works with Sherlock Holmes?

Dr. John Hamish Watson, but he also in cases gets put with the policemen/detectives Gregson and Lestrade a lot.

Is Jack Stapleton Beryl Stapleton's brother?

In the book "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack Stapleton is actually Miss Beryl Stapleton's husband. Allegedly though, she is Jack's sister.

Who is Dr Watson in 'The Case of the Purloined Letter'?

'The Case of the Purloined Letter' is an episode in the 1979-80 TV series titled 'Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson' based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters.

Did Sherlock Holmes ever use a fingerprint to solve a mystery?

Yes and no. The fingerprint was a significant clue in the Adventure of the Norwood Builder (a story in The Return of Sherlock Holmes) but I'd spoil the story if I told you all, so please read it.

I'll tell you this much. Inspector Lestrade found the bloodied print. He compared it to that of the suspect he had arrested. Lestrade thought he had his murderer. Holmes proved he did not.

Why does Watsons heart leap when he reads a note in the stone hut that says Dr Watson has gone to Coombe Tracey?

At that moment, Watson has no idea who inhabited the dwelling. He realises that he is being watched by a secret man (who he likely had seen silhouetted against the full moon the previous night), and that he, as well as Sir Henry, are in danger, at any moment, of being entangled in the meshes of a net by this unknown force.

What makes Sherlock Holmes certain that the owner of the hat and the goose will respond to a newspaper ad?

"Well, he is sure to keep an eye on the papers, since, to a poor man, the loss was a heavy one. He was clearly so scared by his mischance in breaking the window, and by the approach of Peterson, that he thought of nothing but flight; but since then he must have bitterly regretted the impulse which caused him to drop his bird. Then, again, the introduction of his name will cause him to see it, for every one who knows him will direct his attention to it. . . ."

Does Sherlock Holmes use inductive reasoning?

Sherlock Holmes is described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as using logical deductive reasoning to solve his mysteries.

Deductive reasoning arrives at a specific conclusion based on generalizations. Inductive reasoning takes events and makes generalizations.

Holmes' methods are most often more accurately described as a form of inductive reasoning.

How are the cultural details in Sherlock Holmes real?

The devices, tools, stories, dress, and transportation and accurate to their time.

In The Adventure of the Speckled Band why did Helen Stoner hear the whistle when she did?

This is an excellent question since "swamp adders" (or snakes) do not have external ears, but I am certain that the intent of the whistle was to recall the reptile to its owner.

Why do you think the writer describes the ' fatal night'-speckled band?

'Fatal night' is the phrase Helen Stoner used to describe the night her sister, Julia, died.

What is the new Sherlock Holmes movie called?

It is called "Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows" and it is likely to be in theatres December 2011.

What helps Holmes remember details of the opal tiara case?

Holmes turned to his desk, and unlocking it, drew out a small case-book which he consulted. -- John H. Watson, MD in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'

In A Study in Scarlet what occupation does the narrator have at Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers?

"I was duly attached to the Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers as Assistant Surgeon." -- John H. Watson, M. D. IN THE 2ND SENTENCE OF THE STORY!

Is Sherlock Holmes a schizophrenic?

No, the fictional character Sherlock Holmes is not a schizophrenic. In the recent series with Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock Holmes is presented as a sociopath.

edit- Not true! In the beginning of the series, he claims to be a sociopath and has many tendencies thereof, but it is later shown that he does, in fact, care. He has many deep seeded emotions and cares deeply for many people. It is, however, very likely that his is schizophrenic. He sees things that no one else sees and can fabricate entire worlds inside his own head, on top of the facts that he had difficulty socializing and reacting with proper emotional output.

Who is jabez stone?

Protagonist in the story The Devil and Daniel Webster by Stephen Vincent Benet.

What was the setting in Sherlock Holmes a Study in Scarlet?

Afganistan then it goes into London then to united states and then back to london.