The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 135 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"

2. What happens to John in "The Five Orange Pips?"

3. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

4. After Watson finds and leaves with Whitney, who does Watson run into?

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Case of Identity", why does Windbanks masquerade as Angel?

2. What dangerous favor does Isa Whitney ask of Watson?

3. In "The Red-Headed League", why does Holmes want to look at Spaulding's knees?

4. In "A Case of Identity", what is Turner's reaction to being the accused killer?

5. Where is Mr. St. Clair's coat found and why was it so hard to discover?

6. Doyle typically uses a character from a foreign land in his stories. Describe how he uses this in "The Five Orange Pips".

7. What does Peter Jones think of Holmes detective work in "The Red-Headed League"?

8. Describe the objective of "The Red-Headed League".

9. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery are included in "A Case of Identity"?

10. Describe the mystery in "A Case of Identity".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sets his mysteries of Sherlock Holmes mainly in London in the late 19th century, commonly known as the Victorian Era. Describe the setting of the mysteries and analyze effect setting has on the plot.

Essay Topic 2

Which short story is your favorite? Why?

Essay Topic 3

In more than one story, Holmes decides the fate of criminals, taking justice into his own hands. Analyze this aspect of Holmes character. Is it appropriate for Holmes to override the justice system? What are the qualities of the criminals Holmes most frequently lets go?

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