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

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 intelligent.
(c) That he is stupid.
(d) That he is old.

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do with the person he is investigating?
(a) Tells him to run out of town.
(b) Tells him to continue what he is doing.
(c) Tells him to go back to his wife and quit begging.
(d) Tells him to turn himself in to the police.

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," whose disappearance is Holmes investigating?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Isa Whitney.
(c) Mrs. St. Clair.
(d) Mr. St. Clair.

5. What is the outcome of the case in "The Red-Headed League?"
(a) Holmes is unable to solve the case.
(b) Holmes solves the case and executes the criminal.
(c) Holmes solves the case and catches the criminal.
(d) Holmes solves the case but lets the criminal go free.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between Angel and Sutherland?

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

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," when the police return to the last known location of the missing person, what do they find?

(see the answer key)

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