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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?
(a) He will lose a large sum of money.
(b) He doesn't believe in marriage.
(c) He dissaproves of her fiance.
(d) He is scared he will never see her again.

3. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?
(a) To tunnel under Wilson's shop.
(b) To cover up a murder.
(c) To later use the information as a bribe.
(d) To save money on publications.

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

5. In "The Five Orange Pips," how are the first and second letter similar?
(a) Both are written on the same typewriter.
(b) Both have KKK and five orange pips.
(c) Both are written in Spanish.
(d) Both are from India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lord St. Simon stand to gain from his marriage to Hatty Doran?

2. How do Sutherland and Angel communicate?

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where does Watson go to look for Kate Whitney's husband?

4. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?

5. What does Holmes refer to the female character in "A Scandal in Bohemia" as?

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