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

2. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?
(a) Jake Jones.
(b) John Clay.
(c) John Warren.
(d) Jim Smith.

3. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?
(a) For the education of red-headed families.
(b) To outline the lineage of red-headed people.
(c) To advance the interests of red-headed men everywhere.
(d) To preserve the wealth of red heads.

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

5. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?
(a) From the front.
(b) From the side.
(c) From behind.
(d) There was no fatal blow.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?

2. What is Wilson instructed to copy in his job for the Red-Headed League?

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

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

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

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