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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A cloak.
(c) A gun.
(d) A top hat.

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do while thinking about the case?
(a) Drink alcohol.
(b) Read a book.
(c) Smoke a pipe.
(d) Go for a walk.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?
(a) Mr. Windbanks.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Merryweather.
(d) Mr. Smith.

4. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.
(a) Sutherland's real father.
(b) Angel.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A thief.

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?
(a) Charles McCarthy.
(b) John Turner.
(c) James McCarthy.
(d) Sherlock Holmes.

6. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?
(a) John Clay.
(b) Jim Smith.
(c) Jake Jones.
(d) John Warren.

7. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is found in the water?
(a) Mrs. Whitney's meat cleaver.
(b) Mr. Whitney's reading glasses.
(c) Mrs. St. Clair's pocketbook.
(d) Mr. St. Clair's coat.

8. From which country do Turner and McCarthy know each other?
(a) India.
(b) Germany.
(c) Australia.
(d) United States.

9. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?
(a) Exotic murder weapon.
(b) Grotesque details.
(c) A young woman about to be married.
(d) Character from a foreign land.

10. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Typist.
(b) Opera singer.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Actress.

11. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is unusual when Watson first meets Holmes?
(a) Holmes is sleeping.
(b) Holmes has a mustache.
(c) Holmes is in disguise.
(d) Holmes is skipping along the road.

12. Who receives the second letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) James.
(b) John.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Elias.

13. What date does Charles McCarthy make an appointment at the Boscombe Valley pool?
(a) June 3rd.
(b) May 7th.
(c) July 24th.
(d) June 15th.

14. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?
(a) Charles McCarthy.
(b) John McCarthy.
(c) James McCarthy.
(d) John Turner.

15. Where did Elias Openshaw briefly live?
(a) Spain.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Florida.
(d) Kentucky.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?

2. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?

4. How does Holmes gain access to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

5. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.

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