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Quiz about Unchronicled Cases of Sherlock Holmes Canon
Quiz about Unchronicled Cases of Sherlock Holmes Canon

Unchronicled Cases of Sherlock Holmes' Canon Quiz


Who amongst you has not wondered about Sherlock Holmes' adventure dealing with the "Giant Rat of Sumatra"?

A multiple-choice quiz by mos623. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mos623
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
204,706
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which tale of sibling rivalry and maternal devotion refers to the case of the "Giant Rat of Sumatra"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The undocumented tale of the "Politician, the lighthouse and the trained cormorant" was mentioned in which story concerning an adulteress who had been gravely let down by her lover? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Wilson, the canary trainer" was brought up during which tale about a sea captain who had been impaled with a harpoon? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which story, one of the very few where Sherlock accepts a monetary reward for finding a youngster of the nobility, mentions "The Abergavenny Murders"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which tale has both "The Aluminum Crutch" and "Ricoletti of the Club Foot" - in this story the murderer disappears, never to be seen again, before Holmes is even consulted. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which tale of adultery (sensing a theme here?) and murder by gas chamber refers to the "Coptic Patriarchs"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which story about the death of a scholar who smokes 1,000 cigarettes every fortnight mentions "Huret, the Boulevard Assassin"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "The Black Pearl of the Borgias" is mentioned in which tale of a supposed lunatic who doesn't like dictators? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The disappearance of the ship "Alicia" was mentioned in which story of cleverly plotted suicide that was made to look like murder? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Mrs. Farintosh's opal tiara", a pre-Watson case, is mentioned in which case that has gypsies, wild animals and a murderous and greedy stepfather? Hint



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1. Which tale of sibling rivalry and maternal devotion refers to the case of the "Giant Rat of Sumatra"?

Answer: The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire

Mr. Holmes' only adventure into the 19th century's highly popular vampire theme.
2. The undocumented tale of the "Politician, the lighthouse and the trained cormorant" was mentioned in which story concerning an adulteress who had been gravely let down by her lover?

Answer: The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger

Eugenia Ronder was mauled by a lion shortly after her husband succumbed to the same beast.
3. "Wilson, the canary trainer" was brought up during which tale about a sea captain who had been impaled with a harpoon?

Answer: The Adventure of Black Peter

"The Adventure of Black Peter" has Sherlock trying to discern how much strength would be required to commit the murderous act with a dead pig.
4. Which story, one of the very few where Sherlock accepts a monetary reward for finding a youngster of the nobility, mentions "The Abergavenny Murders"?

Answer: The Adventure of the Priory School

The disappearnce of Lord Saltire has Dr. Huxtable (not that one) in a snit. Who else to call but Sherlock Holmes?
5. Which tale has both "The Aluminum Crutch" and "Ricoletti of the Club Foot" - in this story the murderer disappears, never to be seen again, before Holmes is even consulted.

Answer: The Musgrave Ritual

Can you believe the murderer was not the butler? Watch out for the Welsh staff!
6. Which tale of adultery (sensing a theme here?) and murder by gas chamber refers to the "Coptic Patriarchs"?

Answer: The Adventure of the Retired Colourman

Josiah Amberley must really like the smell of fresh paint. Well, I guess it would cover the smell of the bodies...
7. Which story about the death of a scholar who smokes 1,000 cigarettes every fortnight mentions "Huret, the Boulevard Assassin"?

Answer: The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez

This tale is another in a long line of people hiding from their past by assuming a new identity only to have it catch up with them, to quite severe effect.
8. "The Black Pearl of the Borgias" is mentioned in which tale of a supposed lunatic who doesn't like dictators?

Answer: The Adventure of the Six Napoleons

While not initially involved with the investigation of the pearl's theft, Holmes solved it nonetheless.
9. The disappearance of the ship "Alicia" was mentioned in which story of cleverly plotted suicide that was made to look like murder?

Answer: The Problem of Thor Bridge

Jealousy led to the suicide of Maria Gibson. A small chip in the stonework of the bridge provided a significant clue to Holmes.
10. "Mrs. Farintosh's opal tiara", a pre-Watson case, is mentioned in which case that has gypsies, wild animals and a murderous and greedy stepfather?

Answer: The Adventure of the Speckled Band

One of my favorites...this tale has a gut-wrenching climax that is as thrilling today as it was 20 years ago, when I first read it.
Source: Author mos623

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