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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 Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the strap?
(a) That he is poor.
(b) That he has foresight.
(c) That he is wealthy.
(d) That he is cautious.

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

3. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.
(a) Ordinary life.
(b) Ordinary people.
(c) Ordinary dreams.
(d) Ordinary books.

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," why does the main character go to see Watson?
(a) He is lost and asks for directions.
(b) He needs a doctor.
(c) He needs a place to hide.
(d) He is an old family friend.

5. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Smoke a pipe.
(c) Play the violin.
(d) Meditate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?

2. According to the interrogation report of James in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what sound did Charles McCarthy make?

3. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes consult to find information about Lord St. Simon's case?

5. From which country do Turner and McCarthy know each other?

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