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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Glee.
(d) Fear.

2. What happens to John in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) He moves in with Holmes.
(b) He dies, apparently by accident.
(c) He flees the country.
(d) He is arrested for murder.

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?
(a) On his wedding day.
(b) On election day.
(c) On Christmas morning.
(d) At the funeral.

4. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?
(a) She remains locked in her bedroom.
(b) She is killed escaping her home.
(c) She is severely injured by the animal.
(d) She escapes with her lover.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where does Watson go to look for Kate Whitney's husband?

3. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

4. Who does Elias receive a letter from?

5. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?

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