Super Quiz - October 22, 2011

Subject: SHERLOCK HOLMES

(e.g., What was Sherlock's occupation? Answer: Consulting detective.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Who created the character?
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2. Who was Sherlock's friend and biographer?
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3. What musical instrument did Holmes play well?
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4. Who was Mrs. Hudson?
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5. He never actually uttered this; his most popular quotation.
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GRADUATE LEVEL

6. What was the first story in which Holmes appeared?
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7. What was the name of Sherlock's brother?
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8. What "professor" was Sherlock's adversary?
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9. Who portrayed Sherlock in the 14 U.S. films from 1939 to 1946?
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10. Who played the title role in the 2009 film "Sherlock Holmes"?
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PH.D. LEVEL

11. Holmes was a habitual user of what addictive drug?
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12. What was his address?
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13. Holmes said, "You see but you do not ___".
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14. Who was Irene Adler?
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15. What hobby did Holmes follow in his retirement?
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ANSWERS:

1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
2. Dr. John H. Watson.
3. Violin.
4. Sherlock's housekeeper and landlady.
5. "Elementary, my dear Watson."
6. "A Study in Scarlet."
7. Mycroft Holmes.
8. Professor Moriarty.
9. Basil Rathbone.
10. Robert Downey Jr.
11. Cocaine.
12. 221B Baker Street.
13. Observe.
14. The only woman to impress Holmes.
15. Apiculture (beekeeping).