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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What building is next door to Wilson's shop?
(a) A post office.
(b) A pub.
(c) A bank.
(d) A butcher.

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?
(a) John Turner.
(b) Sherlock Holmes.
(c) Charles McCarthy.
(d) James McCarthy.

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?
(a) A cloak.
(b) A diamond ring.
(c) A top hat.
(d) A gun.

4. Where does James Ryder hide the stolen object?
(a) In his pocket.
(b) In his sandwhich.
(c) In a goose.
(d) In the piano in his house.

5. How does Miss Sutherland support herself?
(a) Her allowance from her stepfather.
(b) She works as a prostitute.
(c) Her inheritance and a job as a typist.
(d) She is married and her husband supports her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is Holmes feeling about the person he is looking for?

3. What is the outcome of the case in "The Red-Headed League?"

4. Where did Sutherland and Angel meet?

5. How do Holmes and Watson travel to the case in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"?

(see the answer key)

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