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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. What happens to John in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) He is arrested for murder.
(b) He flees the country.
(c) He dies, apparently by accident.
(d) He moves in with Holmes.

2. When Holmes, Watson and their client go to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia," where is she?
(a) Hiding in the stable.
(b) In the sitting room.
(c) Eating in the kitchen.
(d) She is no longer there.

3. When Holmes begins to solve the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is his disguise?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Stable worker.
(c) Barman.
(d) Priest.

4. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Mr. Hosmer Angel.
(b) Miss Sutherland.
(c) Mr. Windbanks.
(d) Mr. Jabez Wilson.

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," whose disappearance is Holmes investigating?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Mrs. St. Clair.
(c) Isa Whitney.
(d) Mr. St. Clair.

Short Answer Questions

1. While on the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what role does Holmes play at the church?

2. After Watson finds and leaves with Whitney, who does Watson run into?

3. What is unusual about Angel?

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

5. How do Holmes and Watson travel to the case in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"?

(see the answer key)

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