Quiz on The Valley of Fear

Who is the author of The Valley of Fear?

• Charles Dickens

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• William Shakespeare

• Agatha Christie

Sherlock Holmes is best described as…

• A policeman

• A detective

• A criminal

• A lawyer

Who is Sherlock Holmes’s close companion?

• Inspector Lestrade

• Dr. Watson

• Professor Moriarty

• Mr. Douglas

The title The Valley of Fear suggests…

• A beautiful holiday spot

• A place filled with mystery and danger

• A safe village

• A comedy play

What is unique about a playscript compared to a novel?

• It has long chapters

• It uses stage directions and dialogue

• It has illustrations on every page

• It is always written in poetry

Who is Professor Moriarty in the Sherlock Holmes stories?

• Holmes’s loyal friend

• A famous scientist

• The criminal mastermind

• A Scotland Yard detective

What is the setting of the opening part of The Valley of Fear?

• A ship at sea

• A house called Birlstone House

• A London theatre

• An American train station

Why do detective stories like The Valley of Fear keep readers hooked?

• Because they are always funny

• Because they reveal clues and mysteries step by step

• Because they are very short

• Because they have pictures