The Sign of the Four Quizzes

The Sign of the Four Quiz 1

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1 How does Sherlock get high off cocaine? (90)

transfusion

snorting

swallowing

needle
2 What percent solution of cocaine does Sherlock take? (90)

7

17

70

27
3 Does Sherlock only get high off cocaine? (90)

yes, to the best of Watson's knowledge

yes, that is the only one

no, there are other drugs he uses

no, he doesn't get high at all from cocaine
4 What is Watson's profession? (90)

journalist

writer

professor

doctor
5 What does Watson think of Sherlock's habit? (90)

he approves

he disapproves

he doesn't know

he is indifferent
6 What is Sherlock's explanation for his habit? (90)

he is tired

he is bored

he is experimenting

he is an addict
7 What does Sherlock proclaim himself? (91)

the only unofficial consulting detective

the king of all detectives

the highest authority on crime

a better detective than the police
8 What does Holmes think of Watson's story about their last case? (91)

he is unsure what he thinks

he loves it

he hates it

he is unimpressed
9 What was the last case that Watson and Holmes worked on? (91)

The Sign of the Four

The Hound of Baskervilles

A Scandal in Bohemia

The Study in Scarlet
10 What does Sherlock write about? (91)

hair

tobacco

fibers

carpets
11 What does Holmes say is the key to his methods? (91)

questioning

deduction

seasoning

reasoning
12 Which of the following best characterizes Holmes? (910

a bit of a flirt

a little bit hesitant

a bit of a show-off

a little bit shy
13 What does Sherlock deduce about Watson's watch? (93)

that it belonged to his elder brother, a drunk

that it belonged to his father's brother

that was stolen and pawned by his elder brother

that it belonged to his younger sister, a widow
14 Who interrupts their chat? (93)

Jones

Miss Morstan

Miss Forrester

Toby
15 What is Miss Morstan's first name? (93)

Mary

Nicole

Harriet

Luna
16 What is the name of their housekeeper? (93)

Mrs. Hudson

Mrs. Henry

Mrs. Henderson

Mrs. Hubert
17 How did Miss Morstan hear about Holmes? (94)

from her uncle Cecil

from her sister Jane

from her neighbor Olive

from her employer Mrs. Cecil Forrester
18 Why is Miss Morstan at Baker Street? (94)

she is scared for her life

she is penniless

she has a case for Holmes

she is hungry and wants food
19 What prompted Miss Morstan to come to Holmes? (95)

someone has been following her

she was attacked

her mother was murdered

she received a letter
20 What happened to Major Morstan? (95)

he disappeared 10 years ago

he had a secret love child

he got remarried

he ran away
21 Where is Mary told to meet the letter writer? (95)

Picadilly

St. Paul's Catherdral

Lyceum Theatre

Belgravia
22 What does the note say not to do? (95)

involve the police

call Holmes

tell anyone

bring anyone
23 What do Holmes and Watson decide to do? (96)

accompany her

send her to the police

shelter her

give her money
24 What does Watson think of Mary? (97)

he dislikes her

he is wary of her intentions

he is indifferent

he is attracted to her
25 Why does Watson believe he is unworthy of her? (97)

he has a bad leg and no money

he is too shy

he is disreputable

he has no reputation or standing

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