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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.
(a) A thief.
(b) A criminal.
(c) Sutherland's real father.
(d) Angel.

2. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?
(a) Get him dressed.
(b) Clean him up.
(c) Pay his bill.
(d) Post bail.

3. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) The authorities.
(b) A riding whip.
(c) A knife.
(d) A pistol.

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," why does the main character go to see Watson?
(a) He is an old family friend.
(b) He needs a place to hide.
(c) He needs a doctor.
(d) He is lost and asks for directions.

5. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?
(a) Holmes tells Watson to meet him at 10 pm.
(b) Holmes has a drink with Angel.
(c) Holmes sends a letter to Windbanks.
(d) Holmes disguises himself as Windbanks and meets Sutherland.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do while thinking about the case?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do with the person he is investigating?

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," why do Holmes and Watson travel to the police house?

4. When the engineer arrives at the designated spot in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what is the German woman's attitude towards him?

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?

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