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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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How would one make a mind map of the character Sherlock Holmes in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'?

Since a mind map revolves around a concept, the center would be the alleged â??Curse of the Baskervilles. Next would be Sir Charlesâ?? murder, as either a result of, or something else other than, the Curse. Next would be the clues, followed by potential suspects Finally, the end result of the map would be the solution to the mystery.

Find detective stories?

Sherlock Holmes has been the subject of many well-received mystery novels. These include A Study in Scarlet, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, amongst others.

What is the profession of Jabez Wilson?

He is a pawnbroker and the proprietor of a small pawn shop on London's (fictional) Saxe-Coburg Square.

When was the last time moriarty and Sherlock Holmes came face to face?

In the late afternoon of Monday, 4 May 1891, at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland. It was the second, and last, time they ever met face to face, at least according to the short stories, 'The Final Problem' and 'The Adventure of the Empty House.'

What year did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle write the story A Sign of Four?

Probably late 1889 as it was published in Lippincott's Magazine in February 1890.

Did Sherlock Holmes die in 1893?

Sherlock Holmes is the fictional creation of Arthur Conan Doyle. He first appeared in ' A Study in Scarlet' in 1887, his last stories appear in 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes' published between 1921 and 1927.

The story ' His Last Bow' is set in 1914 just before the outbreak of the war, Holmes catches German spies. This is the last Holmes story (not the last written, but the one which tells of his last case), He has by this time retired to a small farm in Sussex to keep bees.

The Story 'The Final Problem' set in 1891 and published 1893 sees Holmes and Moriarty fall over a waterfall in Switzerland. Holmes is presumed dead, but it turns out survived the last fight and went into hiding to enable him to catch the rest of Moriarty's gang. Holmes returns to London, and Watson in 'The Adventure of the Empty House' set in 1894, but published in 1905.

Holmes faked his own death on Monday 4 May 1891 to allow him to work undercover.

Who wrote The Man with the Twisted Lip?

Sir Conan Doyle wrote The Man with the Twisted Lip. It was a Sherlock Holmes story. It starts with a missing man and a beggar arrested on suspicion of his murder.

Why did Holmes deceive Watson and not tell him his real plan in the Dying Detective?

Sherlock Holmes often did not reveal his deductions or plans even to Watson until the case was complete. In this particular case, he needed Watson to believe a certain way, so he would convince someone to visit Holmes. Holmes also knew that Watson was not a good actor.

Justify the title 'The Yellow Face' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

if u have read the story u would come to know that the small girl wears a mask to look through the window.

the girls mask was yellow in colour.

On Sherlock Holmes where can you find rope?

There are five Sherlock Holmes stories where a rope is used, and there are a couple of more with a bell-pull or bell-rope. If you are referring to the story where a bell-pull is nothing more than a rope, then you are looking for 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band.'

Who are the gypsies in The Adventure of Speckled Band?

A gypsy is a member of a race of people originally from northern India who typically used to travel from place to place, and now live especially in Europe and North America. Dr. Roylott isolated himself from society and befriended only the wandering gypsies.

Why did Conan Doyle receive death threats in 1893?

Because he killed of Sherlock Holmes...Read the adventure of the final problem

How would 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' be different if Watson were taken out the tale?

It would change it a lot, because Watson is the main person there for most of the story. He writes letters to Sherlock, but he is on site, observing and reporting. It would be a totally different story, and the partnership parts would be lost. You might still be able to bring it off by turning it into a diary that Sherlock writes for his own satisfaction, but with Sherlock as the main character, much of the room for doubt and the questioning at the beginning would seem somewhat out of character.

What is the setting of The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?

Holmes and Watson travel from 221B Baker Street in London to five miles west of Winchester in the county of Hampshire in the UK to a residence known as Copper Beeches because of the clump of trees in front. They do spend some time in the old English capital of Winchester along the way.

How is Holmes fooled by Irene Adler?

When Sherlock Holmes goes to retrieve the picture that Irene Adler has in her possession, she leaves suddenly when Holmes realizes where the picture is when he fooled her. She leaves never to return with her new husband and left Holmes a letter explaining that he almost fooled her, but she caught on.

What is Arthur Holmes theory?

Arthur Holmes was a prominent geologist known for his theory of radiometric dating, which revolutionized the understanding of geological time. He proposed that radioactive decay could be used to determine the age of rocks and fossils, providing a method to date the Earth and its formations accurately. His work laid the foundation for modern geology and helped establish the concept of deep time, demonstrating that the Earth is over four billion years old. Holmes' contributions significantly advanced the field of geochronology and the understanding of Earth's history.

What did John Clay do in the Sherlock Holmes story 'The Red-Headed League'?

He used the alias of Vincent Spaulding and a few other tactics to get the job as assistant to Jabez Wilson at his pawn shop. He notified Wilson about the Red-Headed League nearby, and he practically forced Wilson to accept the position they offered. He claimed to be a photographer, but that was a ruse to stay in the basement. for long periods of time. He, and his red-headed assistant, Archie, were digging a tunnel in the basement of the pawn shop to the bank directly behind it.

Who endorsed cocaine?

Originally many people. For example Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had his character Sherlock Holmes injecting cocaine several times daily and attributed much of Holmes' intelligence, observational skills, and quick thinking to these cocaine injections.

What book character was addicted to cocaine?

One of the most famous was Sherlock Holmes, who used cocaine when his vast intellect was not being challenged enough by a detective case to solve.

Who was the masked visitor in 'A Scandal in Bohemia'?

Wilhelm Gottsreich Sigismond von Ormstein, Grand Duke of Cassel-Falstein, and hereditary King of Bohemia

What is the best or most dramatic scene in the five orange pips?

It's hard to say, but one particularly dramatic scene is when Watson opens the paper, only to find out that Holmes is too late: Openshaw has been killed.

What is the setting of the five orange pips?

'The Adventure of the Five Orange Pips' is one of the few stories that is set entirely at 221B Baker Street, London, England.