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

2. Where is Boscombe Valley?
(a) In the city.
(b) On an island.
(c) In the countryside.
(d) Underground.

3. What is unusual about Angel?
(a) Angel knows Holmes from a previous case.
(b) Angel wears dark glasses and speaks quietly.
(c) Angel is very wealthy yet dresses like a slob.
(d) Angel walks with a limp.

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?
(a) It was left on his front step.
(b) A mysterious man in a mask.
(c) Watson.
(d) A policeman.

5. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) Three pounds a day.
(b) Ten pounds a month.
(c) Four pounds a week.
(d) 50 pence an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?

2. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"

3. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where does Watson go to look for Kate Whitney's husband?

5. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?

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