Diogenes Club Quick Quote Quiz

‘It is for the convenience of these that the Diogenes Club was started, and it now contains the most unsociable and unclubbable men in town. No member is permitted to take the least notice of any other one.’

Hello Watsonians!

We invite you to participate in this edition of The Diogenes Club Quick Quote Quiz. As always, this little game requires no submission of answers to anyone—you are playing against yourself and the clock; it is not necessary for anyone else to take the least notice of what you do.

To play along:

–Read the quote from the Canon provided below.

–As quickly as you can, identify the speaker and the adventure featuring the quote.

–Scroll down a few inches to see if you have the correct answer.

–Leave a note in the comments, if you wish, about your answer and your time.

Ron Lies/ JHWS ‘Chips’

Margie Deck/JHWS ‘Mopsy’

Quick Quote Quiz 7/9/2018:

As to his relations with women, they appeared to have been promiscuous but superficial.’

Who is Watson talking about? Which story?

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Answer: Eduardo Lucas, SECO

4 Replies to “Diogenes Club Quick Quote Quiz”

  1. Ok, just 30 seconds…
    …to get it wrong. I thought at once of the Hon. Ronald Adair (EMPT).
    Can someone please whisper “Norbury” in my ear? Thanks. 😀

  2. I have lots of Norbury’s in my ear — will be delighted to loan one too you!

  3. Oh… no. ? Typing error in the previous post. Apparently I need to keep my Norbury for that error.

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