Sherlock Trivia Questions

118 questions across multiple rounds

A modern mystery trivia theme built around the BBC's Sherlock, following Sherlock Holmes and John Watson through present-day London and their duel with Moriarty.

Sample Questions

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  • What is the name of Sherlock's older brother? Mycroft
  • What is the name of the smuggling gang in "The Blind Banker"? Black Lotus
  • In "The Final Problem," where is Sherlock's secret sister imprisoned? Sherrinford
  • Which hat is Sherlock famously associated with, despite disliking it? Deerstalker
  • How many episodes are there in each series? Three
  • What is John Watson's military rank, often referenced in the show? Captain
  • Which network broadcasts Sherlock? BBC
  • What is Irene Adler's profession in "A Scandal in Belgravia"? Dominatrix
  • What type of cipher do the criminals use in "The Blind Banker"? Chinese number system
  • From which building does Sherlock appear to jump in "The Reichenbach Fall"? St Bartholomew's Hospital

Sherlock trivia works because the BBC series reinvents Holmes in modern London with dazzling deductions and a deadly game against Moriarty. Fans can be tested on the cases, the characters and the twists across its four series.

A strong Sherlock quiz can include Sherlock Holmes and his deductions, John Watson and their partnership, Mycroft, Mrs Hudson and Molly Hooper, DI Lestrade and Scotland Yard, the villains from Moriarty to Magnussen, Irene Adler and Mary, the cases from A Study in Pink to The Reichenbach Fall, 221B Baker Street, and the mind palace and mysteries that define the show. It works because it rewards fans who followed every deduction.

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