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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. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?
(a) A young woman about to be married.
(b) Exotic murder weapon.
(c) Character from a foreign land.
(d) Grotesque details.

2. What time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Summertime.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

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

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?
(a) At the funeral.
(b) On Christmas morning.
(c) On election day.
(d) On his wedding day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Watson doing when he receives a telegram from Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

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

3. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?

4. How does Elias Openshaw die?

5. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

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