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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, The Adventure of the Speckled Band.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?
(a) That he is old.
(b) That he is fat.
(c) That he is intelligent.
(d) That he is stupid.

2. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?
(a) In a room of an apartment of a wealthy family.
(b) In the garage of one of Holmes' neighbors.
(c) In the countryhouse of an old aristocratic family.
(d) In the back of a pastry shop.

3. What hours does Wilson work in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) 8-5.
(b) 10-4.
(c) 2-4.
(d) 7-7.

4. What is the crime committed in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Theft.
(b) Murder.
(c) Fraud.
(d) Burglary.

5. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to Joseph?
(a) He flees the country.
(b) He is accused of murder.
(c) He trips over a hole, hits his head and is killed.
(d) He hangs himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who receives the third letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"

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

4. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to the ship, the Lone Star?

5. What is found in the stomach of a goose?

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