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

2. What is the crime committed in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Murder.
(b) Theft.
(c) Burglary.
(d) Fraud.

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

4. While on the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what role does Holmes play at the church?
(a) Best man.
(b) Priest.
(c) Sexton.
(d) Janitor.

5. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?
(a) From the side.
(b) From the front.
(c) There was no fatal blow.
(d) From behind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the morning of Sutherland and Angel's marriage, what happens to Angel?

3. Who is the narrator of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?

5. What building is next door to Wilson's shop?

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