English - Biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The public came to love Holmes after the publication of what story?
"A Scandal in Bohemia"
How does the reader know that the adventure is about to begin?
"Come, Watson. The game's afoot."
What story told the "death" of Sherlock Holmes?
"The Final Problem"
What was Sherlock Holmes' address?
221B Baker Street, London
How many Sherlock Holmes novels did Conan Doyle write?
4
How many Sherlock Holmes short stories did Conan Doyle write?
56
What was the first Sherlock Holmes novel?
A Study inScarlet
What is the Baker Street Irregulars?
A fan club of Sherlock Holmes
In the Sherlock Holmes stories, who were the Baker Street Irregulars?
A group of street urchins
Why was Conan Doyle knighted?
Because of his writings about the Boer war
How did Conan Doyle earn money during & just after his time at Edinburgh University?
Conan Doyle twice served as ship's doctor.
Almost all of the stories were narrated by whom?
Dr. Watson
Whose detective stories influenced Conan Doyle?
Edgar Allen Poe's
In what city & country was Conan Doyle born?
Edinburgh, Scotland
What ability was Dr. Joseph Bell said to have ad?
He as said to have had the ability to pay close attention to detail.
Why did Conan Doyle decide to kill Sherlock Holmes?
He had grown tired of him.
After his writing career took off, what happened to Conan Doyle's other career?
His medical practice diminished, & eventually he gave it up.
What did Conan Doyle decide to study at Edinburgh University?
Medicine
How did Conan Doyle meet his first wife?
One of his patients had meningitis & died, but the patient's mother introduced Louise to him.
Who also died when Sherlock Holmes "died"?
Professor James Moriarty
Who was Sherlock Holmes' archrival?
Professor James Moritarty
Where did the "death" of Sherlock Holmes take place?
Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland
Dr. Joseph Bell became a model for whom?
Sherlock Holmes
What sport did Conan Doyle supposedly introduce to Switzerland?
Skiing
Where was Conan Doyle's first solo practice?
Southsea, Portsmouth, England
What subject did Conan Doyle pursue in his late years?
Spiritualism
What was the second Sherlock Holmes novel?
The Sign of Four
How did the public receive the first Sherlock Holmes story?
They had little interest.
What was the public reaction to the "death" of Sherlock Holmes?
They weren't happy.
Why did Conan Doyle begin writing?
To pass the time between patients & to supplement his income.
Define "deductive reasoning."
Using logic to comet to a conclusion.
What instrument did Sherlock Holmes play?
Violin
What made Conan Doyle change his mind about a career path?
When his medical skills were put to full practice.
Where is Conan Doyle buried?
Windlesham
From where did Sherlock Holmes' last name come?
Writer, Oliver Wendell Holmes
