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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 "A Case of Identity," Watson uses a newspaper story about what to prove his point to Holmes?
(a) A murder.
(b) A stolen book.
(c) A man beating his wife.
(d) A bank robbery.

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

3. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?
(a) Smoke a pipe.
(b) Take a walk.
(c) Play the violin.
(d) Meditate.

4. Where is Boscombe Valley?
(a) Underground.
(b) In the city.
(c) In the countryside.
(d) On an island.

5. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) Three pounds a day.
(b) Ten pounds a month.
(c) Four pounds a week.
(d) 50 pence an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?

2. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?

3. Who was the object found in the stomach of a goose stolen from?

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?

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

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