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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what dangerous situation does the engineer get into?
(a) He is held hostage.
(b) He gets locked in the same room as the machine.
(c) He gets drunk and tries to operate the machine.
(d) He jumps onto a fast moving train.

2. Why is Mr. WIndbank frequently away from home?
(a) He is an opium addict and spends time begging on the streets.
(b) He is a wine dealer and travels to France.
(c) He works endless hours at his lawfirm.
(d) He has a gambling addiction and plays poker.

3. In "The Five Orange Pips," how are the first and second letter similar?
(a) Both have KKK and five orange pips.
(b) Both are written in Spanish.
(c) Both are written on the same typewriter.
(d) Both are from India.

4. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?
(a) The phonebook.
(b) A flier.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) The post office.

5. What does Helen mutter about before dying?
(a) A rogue bat.
(b) A speckled band.
(c) An enormous spider.
(d) A lost necklace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?

3. Where did Sutherland and Angel meet?

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

5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

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