Sherlock Holmes Trivia

Peter Cushings as Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes was by all accounts born on 6th January 1854, and for more than a century his name has been known in every country of the world; and not only his name, but his hawk-like features and piercing eyes too. A brilliant London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his intellectual prowess and is renowned for his skillful use of astute observation, deductive reasoning and forensic skills to solve difficult cases.The famous super-sleuth gets an update in a new movie adaptation starring Robert Downey Jr. as the titular detective, with Jude Law stepping into the shoes of his sidekick.

Find out how much you know about Holmes and his friends in the trivia quiz below.

This Scottish doctor turned author presented the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 and wrote four novels and fifty-six short stories that feature Holmes.

Name Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick and biographer?

What is the name of the first novel in which Sherlock Holmes appears?

In 1899, an American stage actor popularized the image of Holmes. Name the two signature trademarks of the character used.

Name the 1939 film in which Basil Rathbone first appeared as Sherlock Holmes.

Who is the mysterious American Femme fatal who once bested Holmes in a match of wits?

Name the 1956 Looney Tunes classic featuring Daffy Duck as Dorlock Homes and Porky Pig as Watkins.

Sesame Street featured this character based on Sherlock Holmes in 1970. The character often was the culprit in his own investigations and became a fixture on the show.

Hugh Laurie’s character on the television show “House” shares this address with Sherlock Holmes.

Name the only known family member of Sherlock Holmes.

Barry Levinson’s original story of Holmes and Watson at boarding school is presented in this 1985 film.

Irene Adler appeared only once in the works about Sherlock Holmes. In which offering did she appear?

Who is Holmes’ most notable nemesis?

The original Holmes character was an expert in what two fields of study?

Name the housekeeper at Holmes' lodgings.

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This Scottish doctor turned author presented the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 and wrote four novels and fifty-six short stories that feature Holmes.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Name Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick and biographer? Dr. John Watson
What is the name of the first story in which Sherlock Holmes appears? “A Study in Scarlet”, 1887, Beeton’s Christmas Annual

In 1899, an American stage actor William Gillette popularized the image of Holmes. Name the two signature trademarks of the character her used.
Deerstalker hat and curved ‘calabash’ pipe

Name the 1939 film in which Basil Rathbone first appeared as Sherlock Holmes.
The Hound of the Baskervilles

Who is the mysterious American Femme fatal who once bested Holmes in a match of wits? Irene Adler

Name the 1956 Looney Tunes classic featuring Daffy Duck as Dorlock Homes and Porky Pig as Watkins. “Deduce, You Say”

Sesame Street featured this character based on Sherlock Holmes in 1970. The character often was the culprit in his own investigations and became a fixture on the show. Sherlock Hemlock

Hugh Laurie’s character on the television show “House” shares this address with Sherlock Holmes. 221B (Baker Street, London England. UK)

Name the only known family member of Sherlock Holmes.
Brother Mycroft Holmes

Barry Levinson’s original story of Holmes and Watson at boarding school is presented in this 1985 film. “Young Sherlock Holmes”

Irene Adler appeared only once in the works about Sherlock Holmes. In which offering did she appear? “A Scandal in Bohemia”

Who is Holmes’ most notable nemesis? Professor Moriarty

The original Holmes character was an expert in what two fields of study?
Chemistry and Forensics

Name the housekeeper at Holmes’ lodgings. Mrs. Hudson