The final problem

Who is the main detective featured in "The Final Problem"?

• Dr. Watson

• Sherlock Holmes

• Professor Moriarty

What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' adversary in the story?

• Colonel Moran
• Inspector Lestrade
• Mrs. Hudson
• Professor Moriarty

How many accounts about Sherlock Holme's death have been published in the newspapers?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

Where does the dramatic showdown (fight) between Holmes and Moriarty take place?

• Victoria Falls
• Niagara Falls
• Reichenbach Falls
• London, England

What is the nickname of Professor Moriarty?

• Police officer

• Criminal mastermind
• Detective
• Pilot

Why does Holmes decide to confront Moriarty directly?

• To join forces with Moriarty and become partners in crime.
• To protect his house.

• To challenge Moriarty to a chess match.
• To stop Moriarty and prevent further criminal activities.

What is the setting of the story's climax?

• Reichenbach Falls, Switzerland

• Baker Street, London

• Times Square, New York

What is the outcome of the confrontation between Holmes and Moriarty?

• Moriarty surrenders to Holmes
• Holmes kills Moriarty and escapes
• Both Holmes and Moriarty die
• Holmes and Moriarty team up

How does the story end for Sherlock Holmes?

• Sherlock Holmes's fate remains uncertain initialy, but he ultimately returns in later stories.

• Sherlock Holmes becomes a professional chef and opens a restaurant.
• Sherlock Holmes is revealed to be a secret agent from the goverment.

• Sherlock Holmes decides to go on a long trip to Asia.

What prompted Arthur Conan Doyle to initially consider "The Final Problem" as the last appearance of Holmes?

• Desire to focus on other literary projects
• Financial disputes with publishers
• Lack of interest from readers in further Holmes stories
• Frustration with the character's popularity overshadowing his other works