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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. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cat.
(c) A rat.
(d) A snake.

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?
(a) A gun.
(b) A cloak.
(c) A top hat.
(d) A diamond ring.

3. On the morning of Sutherland and Angel's marriage, what happens to Angel?
(a) He falls and breaks his leg.
(b) He calls off the wedding.
(c) He is in a car accident.
(d) He disappears.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?

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

3. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

4. Where did Sutherland and Angel meet?

5. What is the relationship between Elias and John Openshaw?

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