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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. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Lets him go free.
(b) Tells him to get out of town.
(c) Asks for a cut of the stolen goods.
(d) Turns him over to the police.

2. Who owns the estate McCarthy lives on?
(a) Holmes.
(b) Turner.
(c) Watson.
(d) McCarthy owns it.

3. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to Joseph?
(a) He trips over a hole, hits his head and is killed.
(b) He is accused of murder.
(c) He flees the country.
(d) He hangs himself.

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's relationship status?
(a) Engaged.
(b) Has a girlfriend.
(c) Married.
(d) Single.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Sutherland support herself?

2. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?

3. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is Holmes feeling about the person he is looking for?

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is found in the water?

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