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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 does Holmes decide to do with the killer at the end of "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) Turn him over to the police.
(b) Extort 10,000 pounds from him.
(c) Let him go free.
(d) Make him confess his guilt.

2. 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 fat.
(b) That he is stupid.
(c) That he is old.
(d) That he is intelligent.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?
(a) To court his mistress.
(b) To buy Wilson's business.
(c) To keep Wilson away from his shop.
(d) To use as a tax shelter.

4. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?
(a) For the education of red-headed families.
(b) To advance the interests of red-headed men everywhere.
(c) To outline the lineage of red-headed people.
(d) To preserve the wealth of red heads.

5. How do Sutherland and Angel communicate?
(a) They talk by telephone.
(b) They don't communicate.
(c) They write each other letters.
(d) They meet in secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?

2. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?

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

4. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?

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

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