The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes- Scavenger Hunt

Directions:  Use the links provided to help you answer the following questions.  Write your answers on your paper.  Remember to write in complete sentences.  Have fun.

 

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:  The Life of the Author

http://www.sherlockholmesonline.org/biography/index.htm

  1. From where did Doyle get his love of books and storytelling?
  2. How did Doyle describe his early years at school?
  3. What adjectives does Doyle use to describe himself as a youth?
  4. Who influenced Doyle’s desire to study medicine?
  5. Who was Dr. Josheph Bell?  What did he do for Doyle?
  6. What authors most influenced Doyle’s style?
  7. What is the name of Doyle’s first novel?  Who were the central characters?

The World of the Famous Detective

http://221bakerstreet.org/

  1. What is the address of the famous detective?
  2. Holmes and Watson lived during England’s Victorian period.  Locate information from this site on the period by clicking on “Other Links” at the top of the page.  Then click on “Information about Victorian England”.
    1. When did this era occur?
    2. Who was the ruler of England during this period?
    3. Discuss advancements in literature, science and technology during this period.

A Map of Baker Street Flat

http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Galaxy/6956/House-plan.html

  1. Check out the house plan for Holmes’ flat.  List some of the features you see.

A Tour of Baker Street

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fmw3/

  1. What does out outside of the Baker St. flat look like?
  2. Browse through the pictures of the flat.  Make a list of interesting pictures, clothing, furniture, and decorations that you find interesting.

Comrade

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Watson

1. Who is the loyal companion of Sherlock Holmes?

2.  In what novel does this companion make his debut? 

  1. Besides being an observer to the mysteries, what purpose does the character Watson serve?
  2. What is a literary foil?  How were Holmes and Watson foils of one another?
  3. Though often portrayed as a fool in movies, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created Watson to be a ________________________________ character.