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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. In Part 1, Chapter 3, approximately how old does Watson believe that the dead man might be?
(a) 39 or 40.
(b) 36.
(c) 43 or 44.
(d) 48.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what time does Holmes and Watson leave No. 3, Lauriston Gardens?
(a) 1:30 p.m.
(b) 2 p.m.
(c) 1 p.m.
(d) 2:30 p.m.

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

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

5. Who does Tobias Gregson work for?
(a) East Midlands.
(b) Scotland Yard.
(c) Interpol.
(d) Ministry of Defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Watson when he is injured the fatal battle of Maiwand?

2. When someone writes on a wall, at what height would they usually write?

3. When does Watson learn about Holmes's powers of observation?

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

5. When war breaks out, in what city has Watson just arrived in Part 1: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, how does Watson describe Holmes's appearance?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Holmes determine that the murdere had long nails and smoked a Trichinopoly cigar?

3. When does Watson get his Doctor of Medicine, and what does he do afterwards?

4. What type of place is Audley Court where Rance lives?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, who does Holmes have working for him?

6. Who does Watson see on the street, and what does Holmes say about the man before he meets him in Part 1: Chapter 2?

7. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what news does Lestrade come to share?

8. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what rooms do Watson and Holmes inspect?

9. Why does Tobias Gregson write Holmes in Part 1: Chapter 3?

10. What shortcomings do Holmes and Watson share when they consider taking lodgings together?

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