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Quiz about The Adventure of the RedHeaded League

The Adventure of the Red-Headed League Quiz

"The Red-Headed League" was number two of 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. How much do you remember about the FINER details of this adventure?

A multiple-choice quiz by awbh1990. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
awbh1990

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,461

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although Holmes's client, Jabez Wilson, is a pawnbroker, this was not his first occupation. What was it? Hint

Blacksmith

Strand merchant

Ship's carpenter

Stock broker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Holmes also notices the colour of a fish tattoo on Wilson's wrist. From this, he deduces that Wilson has been abroad in what country? Hint

China

India

Japan

Indonesia

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what newspaper was the ad for the Red-Headed League placed? Hint

The Times

The Morning Chronicle

The Islington Gazette

The Evening Post

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many hours a day is Wilson supposed to work for the League? Hint

2.5 hours

4 hours

3 hours

3.5 hours

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what day was the Red-Headed League dissolved? Hint

October 8

October 7

October 10

October 9

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Question 6 of 10

6. After speaking to Wilson's assistant, Holmes remarks to Watson that the fellow is, in Holmes's own judgement, what? Hint

The smartest man in London

The third smartest man in London

The second smartest man in London

The fourth smartest man in London

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Question 7 of 10

7. Two men aid Holmes and Watson in their apprehending of the culprits. Who are the two men? Hint

Merryweather and Wilson

Jones and Lestrade

Jones and Merryweather

Lestrade and Merryweather

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where do the four men lie in wait for the culprits? Hint

The basement of a building adjacent to the bank

The cellar of the bank

Wilson's pawnshop

Merryweather's office

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Question 9 of 10

9. How much French gold are the thieves after? Hint

30,000 napoleons

7,000 napoleons

2,000 napoleons

15,000 napoleons

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Question 10 of 10

10. How much does Holmes ask for as payment for his help? Hint

Nothing

Enough for expenses

Enough to see a musical

What Merryweather thinks is fair

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although Holmes's client, Jabez Wilson, is a pawnbroker, this was not his first occupation. What was it?

Answer: Ship's carpenter

Holmes deduced that Wilson had done manual labour due to his right hand being larger than his left. Wilson confirmed this deduction with, "It's as true as gospel, for I began as a ship's carpenter."

2. Holmes also notices the colour of a fish tattoo on Wilson's wrist. From this, he deduces that Wilson has been abroad in what country?

Answer: China

Holmes notes that he has studied tattoos and even contributed to literature on the subject. "That trick of staining the fishes' scales of a delicate pink is quite peculiar to China."

3. In what newspaper was the ad for the Red-Headed League placed?

Answer: The Morning Chronicle

Watson is asked to make a note of the newspaper and the date, which he says is The Morning Chronicle of April 27, 1890.

4. How many hours a day is Wilson supposed to work for the League?

Answer: 4 hours

He is expected to work from 10am-2pm.

5. On what day was the Red-Headed League dissolved?

Answer: October 9

Wilson finds a note on the door which says "THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE IS DISSOLVED. October 9, 1890."

6. After speaking to Wilson's assistant, Holmes remarks to Watson that the fellow is, in Holmes's own judgement, what?

Answer: The fourth smartest man in London

"He is, in my judgment, the fourth smartest man in London, and for daring I am not
sure that he has not a claim to be third."

7. Two men aid Holmes and Watson in their apprehending of the culprits. Who are the two men?

Answer: Jones and Merryweather

Jones is a policeman with Scotland Yard and Merryweather is the director of the bank being targeted.

8. Where do the four men lie in wait for the culprits?

Answer: The cellar of the bank

When they first arrive, Merryweather shouts that the floor of the cellar feels hollow, causing Holmes to shout back that he should be a little more quiet.

9. How much French gold are the thieves after?

Answer: 30,000 napoleons

Merryweather states that the bank borrowed 30,000 napoleons from the Bank of France, that it is all in the cellar, and that the crate he is sitting on holds 2,000 napoleons alone.

10. How much does Holmes ask for as payment for his help?

Answer: Enough for expenses

"I have been at some small expense over this matter, which I shall expect the bank to refund, but beyond that I am amply repaid by having had an experience which is in many ways unique, and by hearing the very remarkable narrative of the Red-headed League."

Source: Author awbh1990

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