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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 animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A rat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A snake.

2. What is the outcome of the case in "The Red-Headed League?"
(a) Holmes solves the case and executes the criminal.
(b) Holmes solves the case and catches the criminal.
(c) Holmes is unable to solve the case.
(d) Holmes solves the case but lets the criminal go free.

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

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?
(a) The visitor is wearing an eyepatch.
(b) The visitor is not wearing any clothes.
(c) The visitor is wearing unusual glasses.
(d) The visitor is wearing a mask.

5. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. Windbanks.
(c) Mr. Hosmer Angel.
(d) Miss Sutherland.

6. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Isa Whitney.
(c) Mr. St. Clair.
(d) Boone.

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

8. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is Holmes feeling about the person he is looking for?
(a) That he is dead.
(b) That he will never be found.
(c) That he is in jail.
(d) That he left his wife.

9. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) The authorities.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A knife.
(d) A riding whip.

10. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's relationship status?
(a) Engaged.
(b) Has a girlfriend.
(c) Married.
(d) Single.

11. In "The Five Orange Pips," how are the first and second letter similar?
(a) Both are written in Spanish.
(b) Both are from India.
(c) Both are written on the same typewriter.
(d) Both have KKK and five orange pips.

12. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.
(a) Ordinary life.
(b) Ordinary books.
(c) Ordinary dreams.
(d) Ordinary people.

13. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?
(a) Pay his bill.
(b) Clean him up.
(c) Get him dressed.
(d) Post bail.

14. What is Holmes' client being blackmailed with in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) A picture.
(b) Embarrassing tapes.
(c) Incriminating evidence.
(d) A letter.

15. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) The victim has incriminating evidence on the killer.
(b) The killer is insane and a serial killer.
(c) The victim lied to the killer.
(d) The killer is being blackmailed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Holmes, Watson and their client go to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia," where is she?

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," who is the female character's significant other?

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," when the police return to the last known location of the missing person, what do they find?

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?

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