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

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) None of these.
(c) John Turner.
(d) Charles McCarthy.

3. What is Watson doing when he receives a telegram from Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) On vacation with his wife.
(b) Having breakfast with his wife.
(c) Seeing a patient.
(d) Researching in his library.

4. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) He is attacked by a snake.
(b) He is killed by his stepdaughter.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) He is poisoned.

5. When does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" take place?
(a) October of 1901.
(b) June of 1878.
(c) April of 1883.
(d) January of 1895.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?

2. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?

3. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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

5. What is Holmes' client being blackmailed with in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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