Are you ready for a Spotlight English Quiz?
This week our program at Spotlight English is all about one of the most famous characters
in English history – Sherlock Holmes.
We wondered how well YOU know Sherlock Holmes.
You will have 10 seconds to answer each question.
Make sure you keep track of your score so you can share it in the comments!
What instrument does Sherlock Holmes Play?
In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s books, Sherlock Holmes plays the violin.
Holmes is also a fan of the opera.
Who was Sherlock Holmes’ friend?
Holmes’ friend
is Dr. Watson.
Dr Watson, appears in Holmes’ first book, A Study in Scarlet.
He follows Holmes on all his cases and assists him.
Watson also is the narrator in many of Holmes’ stories.
What is Sherlock Holmes’ address?
Holmes lives at 221B Baker Street in London, England
What Police force does Sherlock often work with?
Many times, the police ask Holmes for help to solve difficult crimes.
The common name for police in London is Scotland Yard.
What is Sherlock Holmes’ brother's name?
Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock’s older brother.
He is a government official.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle describes Mycroft as being just as intelligent or more intelligent
than Sherlock.
However, he does not like going out much.
Was Sherlock Holmes a real person?
No, Sherlock Holmes was not a real person.
He was a character written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
However, Holmes was based on real people that Conan Doyle knew.
What was Sherlock Holmes’ catchphrase?
There are many famous Sherlock Holmes Quotes.
But the most well-known may be “Elementary, my dear Watson!”.
However, Holmes never said this phrase in the books!
But it is similar to some phrases Sherlock used in the books.
So how did you do?
Do you know Sherlock Holmes?
Tell us how you did in the comments below.
If you want to learn more about this famous detective check out our program called Who
Was Sherlock Holmes?.