Sherlock Holmes Mystery Quiz

Why does Miss Marlowe visit Sherlock Holmes?

• She wants him to attend her party.

• She needs help finding a stolen necklace.

• She is worried about her grandmother.

• She wants advice about her family estate.

Where was the necklace stolen from?

• The dining room table.

• Miss Marlowe’s bedroom.

• A jewelry box in an upstairs room.

• The garden under the rosebush.

What tool was likely used to open the jewelry box?

• A key.

• A hammer.

• A thin tool, like a knife.

• A pair of scissors.

Who seemed nervous during Holmes’ questioning?

• Mr. Carter.

• Miss Marlowe.

• Mr. Dillard.

• Mrs. Hudson.

What clue did Holmes find in the room?

• A broken lock.

• A footprint near the window.

• A scrap of fabric.

• A torn photograph.

Why does Holmes suspect the thief went upstairs before the party ended?

• The necklace was too heavy to carry around.

• The thief needed privacy to open the jewelry box.

• The thief wanted to lock the door.

• The thief was hiding from the guests.

What excuse does Mr. Dillard give for being upstairs?

• He wanted to check on Miss Marlowe.

• He was looking for the bathroom.

• He heard a noise and went to investigate.

• He was searching for the rosebush.

How does Holmes prove that Mr. Dillard is guilty?

• He finds the necklace in his pocket.

• The fabric scrap matches Mr. Dillard’s jacket.

• Mr. Dillard admits everything immediately.

• A witness saw Mr. Dillard take the necklace.

Where does Mr. Dillard hide the necklace?

• In the jewelry box.

• Under a rosebush in the garden.

• In his bedroom.

• In the dining room drawer.

What does Holmes mean by "Elementary, my dear Watson"?

• The solution was simple and clear.

• It was a mistake in the investigation.

• The case involved schoolchildren.

• Watson needed more practice solving cases.