The Valley of Fear Act 1 Quiz

The Valley of Fear Act 1

Setting

• The story takes place in the late 19th century
• The setting is a small town in the United States, specifically in the western or midwestern region

Characters

• Sherlock Holmes: The famous detective who is tasked with solving the mystery
• Dr. John Watson: Holmes' trusted friend and biographer
• Birdy Edwards: A mysterious and charismatic figure who arrives in town and is somehow connected to the case
• Moriarty: A powerful and sinister figure who is mentioned but not yet seen

Plot

• The story begins with a mysterious murder in the small town
• The victim is a wealthy and reclusive man named Douglas
• Holmes is called to investigate and quickly becomes intrigued by the case
• He discovers that Douglas was involved with a secret society known as the Scowrers
• The Scowrers are a group of outlaws and criminals who are connected to the Vermissa Valley Lodge

Key Events

• Holmes receives a cryptic message from Moriarty, warning him to stay away from the case
• Holmes and Watson discover a hidden room in Douglas' house, containing a mysterious symbol and a cryptic message
• Birdy Edwards arrives in town and claims to be an innocent bystander, but Holmes is suspicious of him

Themes

• The struggle between good and evil
• The power of secrets and hidden knowledge
• The danger of getting caught in the middle of a larger conflict

Test your knowledge of Act 1 of The Valley of Fear, a Sherlock Holmes mystery set in 19th century America.