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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 does Doran think happened to Moulton?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He takes a promotion and moves out of the country.
(c) He refuses to marry her.
(d) He leaves her for another woman.

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who does Holmes eat dinner with?
(a) Moulton and Doran.
(b) Inspector Lestrade.
(c) Watson.
(d) St. Simon.

3. While sitting, what does Hunter notice?
(a) The animal being set free.
(b) A man watching her.
(c) Holmes sneaking up on Mr. Rucastle.
(d) Mr. Rucastle stealing from the kitchen.

4. When the engineer arrives at the designated spot in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what is the German woman's attitude towards him?
(a) She implores him to leave immediately.
(b) She welcomes him into her home.
(c) She wonders what he is doing there.
(d) She asks him for help.

5. What time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Christmas.
(b) Summertime.
(c) St. Patrick's Day.
(d) Easter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lord St.Simon's wife disappear?

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what does Holmes hit with his cane?

3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?

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

5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," before agreeing to work, what does Victor ask Stark?

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

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

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

6. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes deduce the machine is used for?

7. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who is the man who accompanies Miss Doran to Holmes' apartment?

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

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

10. What does Holmes tell Hunter to do in "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"

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