View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, A Case of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?
(a) Character from a foreign land.
(b) Grotesque details.
(c) A young woman about to be married.
(d) Exotic murder weapon.

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

3. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) Ten pounds a month.
(b) 50 pence an hour.
(c) Four pounds a week.
(d) Three pounds a day.

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) City detective.
(d) Holmes' landlord.

5. Why is Mr. WIndbank frequently away from home?
(a) He has a gambling addiction and plays poker.
(b) He is an opium addict and spends time begging on the streets.
(c) He is a wine dealer and travels to France.
(d) He works endless hours at his lawfirm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?

2. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?

3. In "A Case of Identity," Watson uses a newspaper story about what to prove his point to Holmes?

4. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 286 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample