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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 time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Easter.
(b) Summertime.
(c) Christmas.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

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

3. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?
(a) John Clay.
(b) Jim Smith.
(c) Jake Jones.
(d) John Warren.

4. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Miss Irene Adler.
(b) Miss Jenny Fromberg.
(c) Miss Mary Sutherland.
(d) Miss Jane Jones.

5. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) A riding whip.
(d) The authorities.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?

4. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?

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