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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, The Red-Headed League.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?
(a) No, the lady takes the object with her.
(b) Yes, but the object is destroyed.
(c) Yes, the object is returned to the king.
(d) No, Holmes is unsuccessful.

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

3. What is the outcome of the case in "The Red-Headed League?"
(a) Holmes solves the case and executes the criminal.
(b) Holmes is unable to solve the case.
(c) Holmes solves the case but lets the criminal go free.
(d) Holmes solves the case and catches the criminal.

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?
(a) On election day.
(b) On Christmas morning.
(c) At the funeral.
(d) On his wedding day.

5. At the end of the case, what happens to the Red-Headed League?
(a) It continues on with a new leader.
(b) It is dissolved.
(c) Holmes becomes the new leader.
(d) It is brought up on tax evasion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?

2. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?

3. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

4. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?

5. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?

(see the answer key)

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