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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 "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?
(a) No, Holmes is unsuccessful.
(b) Yes, but the object is destroyed.
(c) No, the lady takes the object with her.
(d) Yes, the object is returned to the king.

2. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?
(a) To cover up a murder.
(b) To later use the information as a bribe.
(c) To tunnel under Wilson's shop.
(d) To save money on publications.

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A rat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A snake.
(d) A cat.

4. What does Helen hear that makes her nervous in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) Scraping on the wall.
(b) Animal noises.
(c) A scream and a siren.
(d) A whistling and a metal clamp.

5. What building is next door to Wilson's shop?
(a) A post office.
(b) A butcher.
(c) A pub.
(d) A bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," who is the last person to see the person Holmes is investigating?

2. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?

5. In "The Five Orange Pips," what is Watson doing before their client comes in?

(see the answer key)

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