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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, The Adventure of the Speckled Band.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) The Bible.
(b) A dictionary.
(c) An encyclopedia.
(d) An atlas.

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A mysterious man in a mask.
(c) Watson.
(d) It was left on his front step.

3. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He is killed by his stepdaughter.
(c) He is attacked by a snake.
(d) He commits suicide.

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Proud.
(d) Angry.

5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?
(a) Mr. Windbank.
(b) Mr. McCarthy.
(c) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(d) Mr. Godfrey Norton.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," how does Holmes know someone is going to pay him a visit?

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?

3. What is the address of Holmes' apartment?

4. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"

5. What is unusual about Angel?

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