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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," who is the female character's significant other?
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. William Prince.
(c) Mr. Godfrey Norton.
(d) Mr. Windbank.

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

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?
(a) A knife.
(b) A bottle of gin.
(c) Money.
(d) His revolver.

4. What is Holmes' client being blackmailed with in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Embarrassing tapes.
(b) A letter.
(c) Incriminating evidence.
(d) A picture.

5. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?
(a) Mr. Windbanks.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Wilson.
(d) Mr. Merryweather.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Holmes, Watson and their client go to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia," where is she?

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," how does Holmes know someone is going to pay him a visit?

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

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