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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, The Boscombe Valley Mystery.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) Sherlock Holmes.
(c) Charles McCarthy.
(d) John Turner.

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

5. What is Wilson instructed to copy in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(b) Webster's Dictionary.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Oxford English Dictionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the female in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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. At the end of the case, what happens to the Red-Headed League?

(see the answer key)

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