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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. What is the relationship between St. Simon and Flora Millar?
(a) Former coworkers.
(b) Ex-lovers.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Father and daughter.

2. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?
(a) From the front.
(b) From the side.
(c) From behind.
(d) There was no fatal blow.

3. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Mr. St. Clair.
(c) Boone.
(d) Isa Whitney.

4. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Tells him to get out of town.
(b) Lets him go free.
(c) Asks for a cut of the stolen goods.
(d) Turns him over to the police.

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does the engineer do to anger his employer?
(a) The engineer asks for a higher rate of pay.
(b) The engineer refurses to do the assigned job.
(c) The engineer makes a pass at his wife.
(d) The engineer wants to know what the machine is used for.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"

2. Why does the character in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" return from India?

3. Where is Boscombe Valley?

4. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"

5. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?

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