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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Stangerson murdered?
(a) Stab wound.
(b) Hanging.
(c) Blow to the head.
(d) Poison.

2. How many are in the chemical laboratory when Stamford takes Watson to meet Holmes in Part 1: Chapter 1?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) .3.
(d) 2.

3. What time does Rance say that he met Harry Murcher from the Holland Grove beat?
(a) 3 a.m.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) 4 a.m.
(d) 1 a.m.

4. What is Lestrade's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Detective.
(d) Constable.

5. How tall is Holmes?
(a) 6 feet 2 inches.
(b) Over 6 feet.
(c) 5 feet 9 inches.
(d) About 5 feet 11 inches.

6. In Part 1: Chapter 4, who is the only person that Rance says he saw after finding the body?
(a) Elderly man.
(b) A drunk.
(c) Old lady.
(d) Young man.

7. In Part 1: Chapter 2, by what time is Holmes usually in bed?
(a) 10:30 p.m.
(b) 10 p.m.
(c) 11 p.m.
(d) 9:30 p.m.

8. What does a retired sergeant of Marines deliver to Sherlock in Part 1: Chapter 2?
(a) Blue envelope.
(b) Small box.
(c) Brown envelope.
(d) Large box.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 1, who does Watson meeet at the Criterion Bar?
(a) Williams.
(b) Stamford.
(c) Petersen.
(d) Philipps.

10. What time does Holmes indicate in a lost and found ad that anyone seeking a lost gold wedding ring should see Dr. Watson at 221B, Baker Street?
(a) At 6:30 p.m.
(b) Around 7:30 p.m.
(c) Between 8 and 9 p.m.
(d) Between 7 and 8 p.m.

11. In Part 1: Chapter 1, who does Stamford say that he saw Holmes beating?
(a) Old man.
(b) Young girl.
(c) Corpse.
(d) Old lady.

12. During the battle of Maiwand, where is Watson injured?
(a) Shoulder.
(b) Arm.
(c) Leg.
(d) Hip.

13. Who does the person who comes for the ring in Part 1: Chapter 5, say the ring belongs to?
(a) Catherine Coleman.
(b) Louisa Roberts.
(c) Sally Dennis.
(d) Maisie Williams.

14. What income does Watson earn a day have when he returns to England in Part 1: Chapter 1?
(a) 11 shillings and sixpence.
(b) 12 shillings and fourpence.
(c) 10 shillings and sixpence.
(d) 14 shillings and eightpence.

15. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what time does Holmes leave to follow the person who claims the ring?
(a) 8:45 p.m.
(b) 8:15 p.m.
(c) Close to 9 p.m.
(d) Around 8:30 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time did Drebber leave his lodgings for the train, according to Gregson in Part 1: Chapter 6?

2. What color hair does Gregson have?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, where is the body found?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what coin does Holmes remove from his pocket when he speaks to Rance?

5. What concert does Holmes want to go to in Part 1: Chapter 4?

(see the answer keys)

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