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Quiz about The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton

The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton Quiz

This quiz refers to the book "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton", one of the well known series of stories about Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

A multiple-choice quiz by Aslan111. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Aslan111

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,696

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
406

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Question 1 of 10

1. At what time does Mr Charles Augustus Milverton pay Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson a visit? Hint

6.00 P.M.

6.30 P.M.

7.00 P.M.

7.30 P.M.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Charles Milverton is a very rich man. What is the name of his house? Hint

Hurlston

Pondicherry Lodge

Riding Thorpe Manor

Appledore Towers

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Question 3 of 10

3. A certain lady has, in this case, called Mr Sherlock Holmes for help. Who is she? Hint

Katie Holmes

Lady Godiva

Lady Eva

Irene Adler

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Question 4 of 10

4. This lady is to be married to a noble in England. Who is it? Hint

Earl of Dovercourt

Lord Holhurst

Baron De La Warr

Lord Saltire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Charles Milverton is a blackmailer. How many pounds does he want to hide something connected to a certain lady who is going to be married on the 18th? Hint

2000 Pounds

10 000 Pounds

5000 Pounds

7000 Pounds

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Question 6 of 10

6. Can you name the person who spoke these words: "I am armed to the teeth"? Hint

Detective Lestrade

George Watson

Charles Milverton

Sherlock Holmes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sherlock Holmes got engaged for the first time. Well that was only to solve the case. But who was his fianc�? Hint

Agatha

Lady Eva

Irene Adler

Violet

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes stole into the house of Charles Milverton, in order to get some important documents. What was the colour of their silk coverings which they used as masks? Hint

Blue

Green

Brown

Black

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Question 9 of 10

9. After the crime, when Dr Watson was fleeing, some of his features were noticed by the under-gardener. Name the one which was not one of the features mentioned by the gardener? Hint

The person had pale blue eyes

The person was strongly built

The person was a middle sized man

The person was square-jawed

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Question 10 of 10

10. Can you name the place where Charles Milverton has put up his house? Hint

Sussex

Brixton

Surrey

Hampstead

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At what time does Mr Charles Augustus Milverton pay Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson a visit?

Answer: 6.30 P.M.

At the beginning of the story Charles Milverton visits Mr Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. This was upon the invitation of Mr Sherlock Holmes himself.

2. Charles Milverton is a very rich man. What is the name of his house?

Answer: Appledore Towers

Appledore Towers is the house of Charles Milverton. Milverton sends his card to Mr Sherlock Holmes at the beginning of the story. Recorded on this card is his name, address and the name of the house.

3. A certain lady has, in this case, called Mr Sherlock Holmes for help. Who is she?

Answer: Lady Eva

Lady Eva is engaged to a powerful and very rich noble in London. Unfortunately some papers containing some secret regarding the lady get into the hands of Charles Milverton. Charles Milverton demands a really big sum of money, which the lady is in no position to pay. The lady then goes to Mr Sherlock Holmes for help.

4. This lady is to be married to a noble in England. Who is it?

Answer: Earl of Dovercourt

Lady Eva is engaged and is about to be married to the Earl of Dovercourt. They are about to be married on the 18th of that month.

5. Charles Milverton is a blackmailer. How many pounds does he want to hide something connected to a certain lady who is going to be married on the 18th?

Answer: 7000 Pounds

Charles Milverton demands 7000 pounds to from Lady Eva. He blackmails her with some papers which the lady wants to hide. Milverton demands this huge sum of money paid on or before the 14th of the same month. He threatens to stop the marriage from taking place as well.

6. Can you name the person who spoke these words: "I am armed to the teeth"?

Answer: Charles Milverton

When Charles Milverton calls upon the quarters of Mr Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, there is a heated conversation between the two parties. Just when Charles Milverton was about to go out of the house, Dr Watson covers the door while Mr Sherlock Holmes tries to threaten Milverton into handing him his notebook. Milverton to his surprise takes out the butt of the revolver and says that he has been armed to the teeth. Even then Dr Watson lifts up a chair and tries to hit Milverton.

However Mr Holmes holds him back.

7. Sherlock Holmes got engaged for the first time. Well that was only to solve the case. But who was his fianc�?

Answer: Agatha

Agatha was the name of the woman with whom Mr Sherlock Holmes got engaged. Mr. Holmes himself says that it's a little absurd to do so.

8. Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes stole into the house of Charles Milverton, in order to get some important documents. What was the colour of their silk coverings which they used as masks?

Answer: Black

Mr Sherlock Holmes for the first time turns against the law saying that it is his opportunity to test his skills. Dr Watson and Mr Sherlock Holmes cut masks out of black silk to cover their faces.

9. After the crime, when Dr Watson was fleeing, some of his features were noticed by the under-gardener. Name the one which was not one of the features mentioned by the gardener?

Answer: The person had pale blue eyes

At the noise of the gun shots such an alarm went off that by the time Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes got into the garden they were perused by the under-gardener. Holmes was very active on the occasion and ran swiftly to the garden gate and jumped over the 6-foot wall. Dr Watson had a bit of trouble though and the under-gardener not only saw some of his features but also was able to catch his foot while he was jumping over the wall.

10. Can you name the place where Charles Milverton has put up his house?

Answer: Hampstead

Charles Milverton had his house Appledore Towers built in Hampstead. He built this palace entirely with the money made by his profession - blackmailing.

Source: Author Aslan111

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