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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 "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?
(a) The visitor is wearing an eyepatch.
(b) The visitor is not wearing any clothes.
(c) The visitor is wearing unusual glasses.
(d) The visitor is wearing a mask.

2. 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.

3. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes find intriguing about the note?
(a) Who the note is from.
(b) The handwriting of the note.
(c) The date of the note.
(d) The hotel bill it is written on.

4. When Watson shows up at the appointed time at night, what is the role of Peter Jones?
(a) Bank president.
(b) Hotel concierge.
(c) Holmes' landlord.
(d) City detective.

5. When does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" take place?
(a) April of 1883.
(b) October of 1901.
(c) January of 1895.
(d) June of 1878.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," why does the main character go to see Watson?

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what did a witness see?

4. Who calls Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

5. How does Moulton contact Doran on her wedding day?

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