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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, The Five Orange Pips.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Five Orange Pips," what is Watson doing before their client comes in?
(a) Cross-indexing his files.
(b) Smoking a pipe.
(c) Reading a sailing novel.
(d) Playing the guitar.

3. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) A pistol.
(b) The authorities.
(c) A riding whip.
(d) A knife.

4. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. Windbank.
(c) Mr. McCarthy.
(d) Mr. Godfrey Norton.

5. Who receives the third letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) Joseph.
(b) John.
(c) Elias.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?

2. When Watson shows up at the appointed time at night, what is the role of Peter Jones?

3. At the end of the case, what happens to the Red-Headed League?

4. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?

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

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