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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Holmes and Watson pick their way through on Audley Court?
(a) Broken glass.
(b) Broken pottery.
(c) Old men and discolored linen.
(d) Dirty children and discolored linen.

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how long did Drebber stay at the lodgings of Madame Charpentier?
(a) 11 days.
(b) Nearly 3 weeks.
(c) About 2 weeks.
(d) 6 days.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, where is the body found?
(a) Kitchen.
(b) Office.
(c) Dining room.
(d) Bedroom.

6. In Part 1: Chapter 4, who does Holmes want to hear play?
(a) Norman-Neruda.
(b) Becker.
(c) Deldevez.
(d) Proch.

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

8. Where on Baker Street are the rooms that Watson and Holmes investigate in Part 1: Chapter 2?
(a) 221B.
(b) 339B.
(c) 311A.
(d) 269C.

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

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

11. On what is Rance's name engraved on Audley Court?
(a) Wood.
(b) Steel.
(c) Brass.
(d) Iron.

12. 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) Between 8 and 9 p.m.
(b) Around 7:30 p.m.
(c) At 6:30 p.m.
(d) Between 7 and 8 p.m.

13. When someone writes on a wall, at what height would they usually write?
(a) Eye level.
(b) Chest level.
(c) Shoulder level.
(d) Above the head.

14. Where do Holmes and Watson go after leaving No. 3, Lauriston Gardens in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Telegraph office.
(c) Police station.
(d) Baker St.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Tobias Gregson work for?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, who does Stamford say that he saw Holmes beating?

3. What book does Watson thumb through while he waits for Holmes in Part 1: Chapter 5?

4. What is the name of the murderer of Drebber and Stangerson?

5. What color hair does Gregson have?

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