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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 "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) John Turner.
(c) Charles McCarthy.
(d) None of these.

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A dog.
(b) A snake.
(c) A cat.
(d) A rat.

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

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

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where was the person Holmes investigating last seen?
(a) The gambling room.
(b) The pub.
(c) The brothel.
(d) The opium den.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What body part of Spaulding's does Holmes want to see?

3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?

4. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?

5. What is the relationship between Sutherland and Windbank?

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