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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is found in the stomach of a goose?
(a) A stolen check.
(b) The stolen crown jewels.
(c) The stolen hope diamond.
(d) The stolen blue carbuncle.

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the strap?
(a) That he is cautious.
(b) That he is wealthy.
(c) That he has foresight.
(d) That he is poor.

3. Which other Doyle story is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to?
(a) "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."
(b) "The Adventures of the Speckled Band."
(c) "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor."
(d) "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb."

4. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who is Julia engaged to?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A local military officer.
(d) A bank president.

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what weapon is used to cut off an appendage of the engineer's?
(a) A sword.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) A knife.
(d) A cleaver.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes consult to find information about Lord St. Simon's case?

2. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what animal is kept for security?

3. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what did the bride drop while walking down the aisle?

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," who asks the engineer to fix something?

Short Essay Questions

1. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" contain?

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," as the policeman tries to stop a gang beating up a man, what two items does the victim drop before running off?

3. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why does Helen go to see Holmes?

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?

5. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle hire Miss Violet Hunter?

6. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."

7. What happens to Lord St. Simon on his wedding day in "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor?"

8. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," how does Holder end up with the Beryl Coronet?

9. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat.

10. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what happens to Julia?

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