BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Sherlock Holmes Quiz Thread

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 25, 2012 4:56 pm

Ok this is the newest quiz thread.

There are 10 questions, each player may answer as many as you can. No duplicate players, ok? The person who gets the MOST right, can start the next quiz if they desire to do so. If not, please let me know and I'll start a new quiz. Whatever floats your....boat. (hee hee) But be aware---the rules of this quiz thread can change at any time, depending upon who is hosting.

Ok... today is Friday May 25th. I will come back Wednesday May 30th, to see who wins this round, ok? Each person may answer as many questions as you can. If there's a tie, welll....I'll let my master decide. MEOW!!!

These qq are all taken from the BBC sherlock shows, ok? The game is ON!!

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?

5. What was the "Reichenbach Fall" and who did it?

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?

Have fun!!

**Posted by Irene Adler** May 25, 2012 6:39 pm

Ok, let's give it a try:

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?
His own face, upwards and downwards (I think that are the correct words, not sure though )

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?
I think it's his arm (could be his back, but I think it's his arm).

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?
Pink

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?
After messing with them for a while saying he was sending his best man etc. and, specially, after John gives him his "secret supply"

5. What was the "Reichenbach Fall" and who did it?
I don't know what you refer to exactly, but it could be:
a) Sherlock's disgrace, losing his reputation > Moriarty did it.
b) Sherlock's actual fall from the rooftop > this I guess was done by Sherlock himself (though "pushed" by Moriarty).

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?
You can't trust them, they all spy on people for money (gotta love dear old Mycroft).

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?
It was a lighter, so there was a flame (I really, really don't know how to express this better, sorry ).

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?
London A to Z.

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?
The name (Janus as the god of two faces).

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?
Dr Frankland (he was a doctor, wasn't he? I don't quite remember now).

**Posted by Britigander** May 26, 2012 3:35 am

Wow, good answering!
Still, I guess I'll try for a honorable mention, if only for barrel-scraping pedantism, with

3.
Sherlock did indeed state that the error was 'Pink' (and I for one wouldn't want to argue with him on his choice of word) but I presume he meant: the cabbie's failure to realise that the murder vicitm's seriously colour-coordinated pinkness would make her inferredly pink suitcase relatively easy to identify amongst the gerzillions of otherwise black, blue, red etc suitcases dumped in London,

which is not nearly such a pithy line for a great detective.

To avoid Sherlock catching up with him, he should have emptied all her stuff into a black suitcase, or perhaps a Swansea City hold-all, and left that in a dumpster, whilst leaving the pink case at a Barbie convention. As it is, every cloud has a silver(y pink) lining, and he had some fun pursuing his 'tremendous ambitions' before they came to nought.

Last edited by Britigander (May 26, 2012 3:36 am)

**Posted by Davina** May 26, 2012 7:18 am

I like it Brit! The mistake was forgetting that the victim had left her overnight bag in the boot of the taxi and it's main, almost unique, identifying feature was that is was 'a frankly alarming shade of pink' to match the rest of her outfit.

**Posted by Britigander** May 26, 2012 5:32 pm

So true, Davina, not leaving the case with the victim was especially not consistent with the murderer taking care to to leave evidence likely to be interpreted as a 'solo suicide scenario', and made it more likely that the victim was taken to Lauriston Gardens in a vehicle. Oops! and double Oops!

Note to self:
Gah! Should have mentioned 'frankly alarming shade of' pink!

Although
***Pedantry alert!***

Sherlock himself said it was the murderer's first big mistake, which it was, in the round. However, it does not preclude other explanations for the absence of the case, some of which were dismissed in passing.
In fact, I think it was a piece of luck that the case was not with the victim, as Sherlock would then have had the inferenes that it provided sooner (presuming LeStrade had enabled him to go through it, and Sherlock had his extra nicotine patches with him): Since this was the third such unexplained death that had come to the attention of the police, and the press were clamouring for results, all evidence was bound to be sought and examined quite carefully, even if an 'unconnected suicide' remained a possibility.
Yet, even allowing for a slightly cleverer perp who for whatever reason planned not to leave the case at the scene, they switched their brains off regarding the unusual frankly alarming shade it was in and how this might enable any detective to prioritise its investigation over those in other colours. How much did they really 'think it through'? Why not dump the case a long way away? Hide it in a lock up? Or throw it in the river after slashing it? The cabbie had a vehicle which would not draw attention, knew London well, and had ample opportunity to be aware of where there were CCTV cameras and where there were not. So many people just dump stuff on the pavement (boo!) and most people are strangers to one another and turn a blind eye. If he was still caring at some level and driven to crime by his special circumstances he could have left the contents outside charity shops!

If he even thought "What would Moriarty do?" I doubt he phoned up to check if he was right.

No, I reckon it was an inadvertantly fortunate 'decision', as it were, not to leave the case at the scene, but the cabbie lacked the savoir faire/sang froid to capitalise on it, which was his second but arguably more serious 'big mistake', and consistent with his display of belief in his own instinctive cleverness, rather than 'thinking it through' consciously or relying on Moriartical instructions, in his final minutes. His third and biggest mistake was taking on Sherlock in the flesh. In the end, Luck was a not a Lady in Pink for him that night, but a Gentleman Captain in Civvies. With a gun.

Meanwhile, back at reality, looking forward to Sherlockskitty's reveal!

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 26, 2012 6:09 pm

Irene Adler answered all of the questions in this quiz, and got 7 out of 10 , but I shall not tell Which ones she got correct until the BIG REVEAL.

bRITIGANDER, you got question 3, but only ONE of your posts has the answer I was looking for, and no, I shan't tell you which one. Sneaky of me, I know. Would you care to try the others?

Davina, Very good answer on number 3. quite insightful. Would you care to try the others? Hmm?

Dear Players, Answer as many questions as you can. the person who gets the most right will win this game. The prize? Well, if I could, I'd send you a hat.

Ok this is the newest quiz thread.

There are 10 questions, each player-- please try to answer as many as you can. No duplicate players, ok? The person who gets the MOST right, can start the next quiz if they desire to do so. If not, please let me know and I'll start a new quiz. Whatever floats your....boat. (hee hee) But be aware---the rules of this quiz thread can change at any time, depending upon who is hosting.

I will come back Wednesday May 30th, to see who wins this round, ok? Each person may answer as many questions as you can. If there's a tie, welll....I'll let my master decide. MEOW!!!

These qq are all taken from the BBC sherlock shows, ok? The game is ON!!

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?

5. What was the "Reichenbach Fall" and who did it?

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?

Have fun!!

Last edited by sherlockskitty (May 26, 2012 6:17 pm)

**Posted by Britigander** May 26, 2012 6:36 pm

"Damn you Sherlockitty!"

*shakes fist in appropriate stereotypic fashion*

(Not really!)

Point of information: Are we allowed to research in any way we wish?
My previous quizzing experience required that one did not look anything up/watch eps specially in order to answer questions unless permitted. Don't want to break the rules, so please could you clarify?

edited to add...

Not sure how it works...if Irene has 7 already? ..nah, I'm missing something here.
Trying to avoid 'splitting the hairs on hairs in an annoying to others in a social setting' way. :$

"Ambiguity, thy name is Reichenbach Fall! Or was? That is the question..."

PS Where does everyone else get their range of emoticons from?

Last edited by Britigander (May 26, 2012 7:23 pm)

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 26, 2012 9:34 pm

Britigander wrote:
"Darn you Sherlockskitty!"

*shakes fist in appropriate stereotypic fashion*

(Not really!) (I know, dear)
Point of information: Are we allowed to research in any way we wish?
My previous quizzing experience required that one did not look anything up/watch eps specially in order to answer questions unless permitted. Don't want to break the rules, so please could you clarify?

edited to add...

Not sure how it works...if Irene has 7 already? ..nah, I'm missing something here.
Trying to avoid 'splitting the hairs on hairs in an annoying to others in a social setting' way. :$

"Ambiguity, thy name is Reichenbach Fall! Or was? That is the question..."

PS Where does everyone else get their range of emoticons from?

Yes britiganger and everyone you may do research as much as you please, however you please. In fact, I do insist. (holds out arms)

Each player may answer ALL questions. That was the main point of the other quiz threads too, if you want to look at those, you'll see what I mean. For this particular quiz (my first one) I']ve set it up so that EVERYONE can answer ALL 10 questions, and whoever gets the most right, wins this round. Game ends may 30th.

As for the smileys, you can ONLY get them inside a post if you hit QUOTE, or if you hit POST REPLY at the bottom of the previous poster's post. I'm getting mine here cos I hit QUOTE inside your post. smiley is down at the bottom.

I'll post the questions here as soon as I make a few changes to ze rules. I won't change the questions, since Irene has already answered her share of this quiz. HOWEVER I did change TWO WORDS in question number 5, but Irene's answer still fits, so we'll leave that alone. (sorry Irene) so---don't just SEE, OBSERVE too.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok this is the newest quiz thread. Date started—May 25th 2012

There are 10 questions. Each consecutive player must try to answer as many questions as you can. The object of this game is to get the most answers correct. Yes, you may do your research . Read the stories. Watch the shows. Look on the internet. You may even look at the solar system, if you want. Point is, don’t just answer one—try them all.

I will come back Wednesday May 30th, to see who wins this round, ok? Yes, I have my own answers. If there's a tie, welll....I'll let my master decide. MEOW!!!

These qq are all taken from the BBC Sherlock shows with our handsome Ben and Martin, ok? The game, Mrs. Hudson, is ON!!

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?

5. What is the "Reichenbach Fall" and who made it?

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?

Have fun!!

Last edited by sherlockskitty (May 26, 2012 9:51 pm)

**Posted by Sammy** May 27, 2012 12:05 am

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?
His face appeared once upside down and once normally.

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?
His (left) upper arm.

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?
That he forgot the suitcase of the pink lady. The fact that the suitcase was pink made it easily recognizable.

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?
After Henry spoke the words "the footprints of a GIGANTIC hound".

5. What is the "Reichenbach Fall" and who made it?
A painting by Turner.

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?
He didn't trust them because they spy on other people for money.

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?
It produced a flame because it was a lighter.

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?
London A-Z

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?
The clue is in the name - "Janus" as the two-faced god.

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?
Dr Frankland

Last edited by Sammy (May 27, 2012 12:06 am)

**Posted by Irene Adler** May 27, 2012 9:25 am

I did a bit of research and will expand on some of my previous answers:

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?
His own face, upwards and downwards. In case this is not the correct way of saying that, I mean this:

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?
His left arm.

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?
To throw the pink case in the street. He should have emptied it and thrown the case and its content sepparately.

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?
After John gives him his secret supply of cigarrettes.

5. What was the "Reichenbach Fall" and who did it?
Going by Sammy's answer, I think then it is a painting by William Turner. But, I must say, I've allways known that painting as "The Reichanbach Falls" and, as I'm not English native, I understand "fall" as what Sherlock did from Saint Bart's roof and "falls" as the water thing (like Niagara Falls, I mean) so I'm still not sure if this is what you're asking for. But it can be just a problem of my poor English

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?
You can't trust them, they all spy on people for money.

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?
It was a lighter, so there was a flame.

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?
London A Z.

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?
The name (Janus as the god of two faces).

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?
Dr Frankland

**Posted by Davina** May 27, 2012 1:08 pm

4. Will just add that it was immediately after Sherlock heard Henry say the word HOUND.

**Posted by kazza474** May 29, 2012 12:44 am

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?
- Sherlock's reflection.

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?
- his left arm

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?
- Driving off with the victim's suitcase in his cab.

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?
-Right after having his cigarettes returned by John.

5. What is the "Reichenbach Fall" and who made it?
- there has only been one thing called "The Reichenbach Fall". It is a TV show, the third show in the second series of BBC Sherlock. It was made/created by Steven Moffat & Mark Gatiss.

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?
- You can't trust them, they all spy on people for money.

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?
- produced a flame.

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?
- A-Z London guide

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?
- The name comes from the god with 2 faces, hence the company has 2 'faces' ; one as a car rental company & the other venture is arranging for people to disappear to foreign countries etc.

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?
- Dr Robert Frankland.

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 29, 2012 7:20 pm

thanks all for playing!! the big reveal will come tomorrow. I know at least ONE of you will be very surprised. Or not. There's still time for others to play---

Sherlocky, sherlocky, I love ya, sherlocky !! you're only a day away!!!

**Posted by Davina** May 29, 2012 7:44 pm

Very Annie! I like!

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 30, 2012 7:23 pm

thanks davina I could parody the whole song, but I haven't got time. We'll have to wait til Christmas. Oh....there's still time for others to play-- I'm a bit busy.... lets see-- Irene adler, Sammy, and kazza have done all 10 questions, so you're done now. (As Irene said to Holmes, the younger) Any other takers? Or should I just eat that hat that my master threw to John?

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok this is the newest quiz thread. Date started—May 25th 2012

There are 10 questions. Each consecutive player must try to answer as many questions as you can. The object of this game is to get the most answers correct. Yes, you may do your research . Read the stories. Watch the shows. Look on the internet. You may even look at the solar system, if you want. Point is, don’t just answer one—try them all.

Be warned….the rules may change, depending upon whom is hosting the current quiz, ok?

I will come back Wednesday May 30th, to see who wins this round, ok? Yes, I have my own answers. If there's a tie, welll....I'll let my master decide. MEOW!!!

These qq are all taken from the BBC Sherlock shows with our handsome Ben and Martin, ok? The game, Mrs. Hudson, is ON!!

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?

5. What is the "Reichenbach Fall" and who made it?

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?

Have fun!! Sherlock will be watching!!

**Posted by Tantalus** May 30, 2012 8:49 pm

I believe Sammy and Kazza have all the correct answers, except:

5. Sammy's answer is the correct one.

4. Kazza is correct here.

And, according to Sherlock himself, the answer to 3 is simply "Pink!".

Well, that's my lazy response.

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 31, 2012 4:28 am

Whew!! What fun this was. No, really.

Ok this is the newest quiz thread. Date started—May 25th 2012

Today is May 30, 2012 and I said I’d come back and give you my answers. First, I'll calculate the results, and then give you the answers I was looking for. If There's a tie breaker, I've got that planned too.

OK!!!! Here are the results. Now, Irene Adler did her quiz TWICE, and the second time was AFTER I said the players could do their research. So, Irene, I will accept your SECOND quiz for this round. Davina, Britigander, and Tantalus, thank you ALL for your comments and ‘lazy’ responses. I was, however, hoping you’d all go deeper.

Ok Here are the results---Kazza got 8 out of 10, but both Sammy and Irene got 9 out of 10, soooooo—TIEBREAKER is here

TIEBREAKER!!!!!!! How this works--- I will ask ONE question, and the first person to respond, be it Sammy OR Irene Adler, will be the winner of this round. THEN we will decide where to go from here.

Your Tie-breaking question---

When Sherlock gets up from lying on his couch, what does he step on? (He’s done this in almost every episode)

Good luck!!

~~~~~~~~~My Quiz and Answers and player’s points~~~~~~~~~

1. In the Great Game, what appeared on Sherlock's little magnifier when he was looking for blood on Joe Harrison's windowsill?
Answer—His two faces, one upside down and one right-side up.

Sammy = Yes Irene= Yes Kazza = No—(I wanted a specific answer, sorry!!)

2. In Scandal, what part of Sherlock did Irene touch, before she stabbed him with the drugged needle?
Answer---His left arm
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza=Yes

3. In Study, What was the Cabbie's mistake?
Answer---He suddenly realized he still had Jennifer Wilson’s pink suitcase.
Sammy=Yes Irene=No Kazza=Yes

4. In Hounds, when did Sherlock tell Henry and John that he WAS going to Dartmoor after all?
Answer---After John finally handed him his cigarettes, which were hidden inside the skull.
Sammy=No Irene= Yes Kazza=Yes

5. What is the "Reichenbach Fall" and who made it?
Answer--- It’s a painting made by J W Turner, and, alas—it is actually called “Reichenbach FALLS�� So that’s MY mistake in not naming it properly.
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza= No

6. In Scandal, what did Mycroft Holmes say about the Secret Service?
Answer--- They all spy on others for money.
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza=Yes

7. In Study, what did the Cabbie's gun do, when he pointed it at Sherlock and pulled the trigger?
Answer--- It was a lighter gun, not a real gun, so it produced a flame when the trigger was pulled.
Sammy=Yes Irene= Yes Kazza=Yes

8. In Blind Banker, what was the title of the book that the smugglers were using to crack their cipher?
Answer--- A-Z London Guidebook (or something like that)
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza=Yes

9. In Great Game, what is the main clue of Janus Cars?
Answer--- Janus is the God of Two Faces
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza=Yes

10. In Hounds, who gave Sherlock his "cell number"?
Answer--- Dr Bob (Robert) Frankland
Sammy=Yes Irene=Yes Kazza=Yes

Have fun!! Sherlock will be watching!!

Last edited by sherlockskitty (May 31, 2012 4:29 am)

**Posted by kazza474** May 31, 2012 5:25 am

congrats you 2

**Posted by Irene Adler** May 31, 2012 6:30 am

Wow... this is the first time I got so many answers right lol

About your tiebreaker... I would say he steps in a coffe table. I'm not sure if this is the correct name for it, here in Spain we call that coffee tables. Anyway, that's the best answer I can get right now (I'm still a bit sleepy, sorry)

**Posted by sherlockskitty** May 31, 2012 6:40 am

Irene_Adler wrote:
Wow... this is the first time I got so many answers right lol

About your tiebreaker... I would say he steps in a coffe table. I'm not sure if this is the correct name for it, here in Spain we call that coffee tables. Anyway, that's the best answer I can get right now (I'm still a bit sleepy, sorry)

Hey Irene, . You and Sammy did a great job with your quiz answers.

You are correct, He steps onto the coffee table, which I think is quite funny but in character. Soooo---Congratulations you win this round.

Do you want to post another quiz for us here? If not, let us know here, and perhaps I can post another quiz. (And I'll change the rules too)

I'm sleepy too, so Goodnight!! Happy sherlocking!!