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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Holmes know that the murderer has long fingernails?
(a) Scratches on the wall.
(b) Scratches on a ring.
(c) Scratches on the lock.
(d) A nail on the floor.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how much does Holmes pay street urchins for information?
(a) Florin.
(b) Shilling.
(c) Halfpenny.
(d) Farthing.

3. What instrument does Holmes play?
(a) Clarinet.
(b) Violin.
(c) Cello.
(d) Trumpet.

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what type of cigar does Holmes say the murderer smoked?
(a) Guantanamera.
(b) Ahambra.
(c) Trichinopoly.
(d) Bucareli.

6. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Watson do when Holmes leaves for the concert?
(a) Reads the newspaper.
(b) Tries to take a nap.
(c) Goes for a walk.
(d) Has tea.

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

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

9. Where is the Fifth Northumberland Fusilers stationed when Watson is assigned there as an Assistant Surgeon?
(a) Iraq.
(b) India.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Iran.

10. When war breaks out, in what city has Watson just arrived in Part 1: Chapter 1?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Kathiawar.
(c) Madras.
(d) Karachi.

11. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what tattoo does the Marine who makes a delivery to Holmes have?
(a) Mermaid.
(b) Anchor.
(c) Lighthouse.
(d) Pilot's wheel.

12. In Part 1: Chapter 5, who comes to inquire about the ring?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A boy.
(c) An old man.
(d) A young woman.

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

14. How many days does Watson notice that Holmes sometimes lies upon the sofa in the sitting-room at the beginning of Part 1: Chapter 2?
(a) 2 or 3 days.
(b) 3 or 4 days.
(c) Days on end.
(d) About a week.

15. What falls when the body is moved in Part 1: Chapter 3?
(a) Women's wedding ring.
(b) Signet ring.
(c) Man's wedding ring.
(d) Silver ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes say that Norman-Neruda plays well?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what time does Holmes and Watson leave No. 3, Lauriston Gardens?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what time does Holmes leave to follow the person who claims the ring?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, where does Holmes guess that Watson has been?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, who does Holmes want to hear play?

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