How does Holmes learn the location of the photograph?

He asks Watson to throw a flare into the window.

The word ratiocination means...

To form a conclusion based on logic and reason.

Adler sends Holmes a letter at the end. What is in this letter?

She knew that he was investigating her so she left England.

Which of the following was NOT one of the clues used by Dupin?

A photograph left behind by the murderer

What was the crime in the Rue Morgue?

Two women were brutally murdered.

Sherlock Holmes is considered a detective archetype. What does this mean?

He is considered the 'original' detective character type.

Why does Holmes refer to Adler as 'the woman'?

Because she is the only one to have outsmarted him.

Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

Author of the Sherlock Holmes Stories

To obtain a photograph from Irene Adler.

Which of the following is the best description of Dupin's method of investigation?

Extremely logical and takes joy in the analytical process.

How does Holmes gain clues from Adler's home?

He disguises himself and speaks to her servant.

Holmes is famous for his detective process which is known to consist of...

a process of astute observation and deductive reasoning.

How do the police react to Dupin's conclusion?

The police are annoyed that Dupin was able to solve it.

Which of the following does NOT include adjectives that match Holmes' character?

Friendly, warm, and approachable

A person whose role is to investigate and solve crimes.

A clue which is intended to be misleading.

How does Holmes gain access to Adler's home?

He pretends to be injured outside her home and is taken in.

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Detective Fiction

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1
What is the name of Poe's detective?
Hercule Poirot
Sherlock Holmes
Auguste Dupin
Miss Marple
2
The narrator of the Sherlock Holmes stories is...
Unknown narrator
Sherlock Holmes
Dr John Howard
Dr John Watson
3
How does Holmes learn the location of the photograph?
They are old friends so he just asks her.
He snoops around her study.
He never finds the photograph.
He asks Watson to throw a flare into the window.
4
In what year was Edgar Allan Poe born?
1909
1999
1899
1809
5
The word ratiocination means...
To use a special mathematical method for solving crimes.
To use the process of elimination.
To solve crimes.
To form a conclusion based on logic and reason.
6
Who was the killer in the Rue Morgue?
The Frenchman
An Orangutang
A tiger
The Sailor.
7
What genre of literature did he introduce to American literature?
Detective Fiction
Romance
Comedy
Biography
8
Adler sends Holmes a letter at the end. What is in this letter?
She has decided to join a nunnery.
She secretly still loves the king.
She knew that he was investigating her so she left England.
She was shocked at his actions because they are old friends.
9
Which of the following was NOT one of the clues used by Dupin?
Reports of voices
Hair
The wounds on the bodies
A photograph left behind by the murderer
10
Where does Holmes live?
221 Bricker Street
221B Baker Street
221 Bunker Street
221B Bundle Street
11
What was the crime in the Rue Morgue?
Two women were kidnapped.
A giant diamond was stolen.
Two women were brutally murdered.
An animal was brutally murdered.
12
Sherlock Holmes is considered a detective archetype. What does this mean?
He is one of the many detective characters in history.
He is considered the 'original' detective character type.
He is the best detective ever!
He is an important detective.
13
Why does Holmes refer to Adler as 'the woman'?
Because she is the only one to have outsmarted him.
Because he hates her.
Because she is beautiful and he is in love.
Because she is an old friend.
14
Sherlock Holmes first appeared in publication in what year?
1897
1800
1887
1987
15
Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
Author of Hercule Poirot Stories
Director of NCIS
Friend of Edgar Allan Poe
Author of the Sherlock Holmes Stories
16
Which of the following modern day TV shows is NOT based on Holmesian detection?
Inspector Gadget
NCIS
House
Bones
17
Why is Holmes hired?
To obtain a photograph from Irene Adler.
because he is just so awesome.
To find stolen jewels for the king.
To capture Irene Adler.
18
Which of the following is the best description of Dupin's method of investigation?
He investigates in a haphazard manner.
He works with the police in order to solve crimes.
Extremely logical and takes joy in the analytical process.
He investigates with his partner, Dr Watson.
19
How does Holmes gain clues from Adler's home?
He disguises himself and speaks to her servant.
He goes to her home and openly questions to her servants.
He goes to her home and secretly snoops around.
They are old friends so he just asks her.
20
Holmes is famous for his detective process which is known to consist of...
a haphazard and unproductive approach.
a process that collaborates with the police.
a process that is secretive and unknown to others.
a process of astute observation and deductive reasoning.
21
How do the police react to Dupin's conclusion?
They are thrilled and offer him a job.
They don't believe him.
The police are annoyed that Dupin was able to solve it.
They ask him about his methods.
22
Which of the following does NOT include adjectives that match Holmes' character?
Friendly, warm, and approachable
Detached, obsessed, highly observant
Cold, distant, unapproachable
Friendly, warm, but distant
23
A detective is...
The person who has committed the crime.
A witness to the crime.
A person who is suspected of the crime.
A person whose role is to investigate and solve crimes.
24
A red herring is...
A series of clues that are used for deduction.
The most important clue in the investigation.
A clue which is intended to be misleading.
A really delicious fish dish.
25
Who comes to see Holmes at the beginning of a Scandal in Bohemia?
The King of Bohemia
Lady Boheme
Dr Roylett
Irene Adler
26
How does Holmes gain access to Adler's home?
He pretends to be injured outside her home and is taken in.
He sneaks around the back of her house.
He creates a diversion and runs in unseen.
They are old friends so he invites himself.

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