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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. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?
(a) To gain Miss Sutherland's inheritance.
(b) To have Miss Sutherland move out of his house.
(c) To legally adpot Miss Sutherland.
(d) To prevent Miss Sutherland from getting married.

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?
(a) Makes a bet.
(b) Asks the owner.
(c) Makes a bribe.
(d) Threatens with his fists.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?
(a) Money.
(b) His revolver.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bottle of gin.

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?
(a) That he is old.
(b) That he is stupid.
(c) That he is intelligent.
(d) That he is fat.

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do while thinking about the case?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Smoke a pipe.
(c) Read a book.
(d) Drink alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?

2. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

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

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

5. What is Wilson instructed to copy in his job for the Red-Headed League?

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