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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. Where do Holmes and Watson go after leaving No. 3, Lauriston Gardens in Part 1: Chapter 4?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what type of cigar does Holmes say the murderer smoked?

3. What is the shape of Audley Court?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, by what time is Holmes usually in bed?

5. How many are in the chemical laboratory when Stamford takes Watson to meet Holmes in Part 1: Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes to claim the ring that Holmes advertises in a lost and found ad in the paper?

2. How does Watson find it to be living with Holmes?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens when Holmes tries to follow the woman who claims the ring he advertised in a lost and found ad?

9. At the end of Part 1: Chapter 3, what clues does Holmes provide Gregson?

10. What does Watson do at the beginning of Part 1: Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Drebber and Stangerson are killed by Jefferson Hope. What do Drebber and Stangerson do to hurt Jefferson Hope? Why does he seek revenge for their actions?

Essay Topic 2

Irony is a literary device where the real meaning of words is contradicted or concealed. Where does the author use irony in the book? How does the use of irony create a contrast between what readers expect and what happens?

Essay Topic 3

What role does intimidation play in Lucy's wedding plans?

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