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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, The Man with the Twisted Lip.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," when the police return to the last known location of the missing person, what do they find?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A bottle of gin.
(c) A cripple and some clothes.
(d) A pistol and ammunition.

2. Describe Holmes' client in "The Five Orange Pips."
(a) An blind man in his sixties.
(b) A young man in his twenties.
(c) A large old woman.
(d) A pretty young woman.

3. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to the ship, the Lone Star?
(a) It is run aground just outside of England.
(b) It is lost at sea for three months.
(c) It is sunk at sea.
(d) It is attacked by pirates.

4. What date does Charles McCarthy make an appointment at the Boscombe Valley pool?
(a) July 24th.
(b) June 15th.
(c) May 7th.
(d) June 3rd.

5. How does Miss Sutherland support herself?
(a) She works as a prostitute.
(b) She is married and her husband supports her.
(c) Her inheritance and a job as a typist.
(d) Her allowance from her stepfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?

2. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where was the person Holmes investigating last seen?

4. What hours does Wilson work in his job for the Red-Headed League?

5. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?

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