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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relationship between Elias and John Openshaw?
(a) Father/son.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Coworkers.
(d) Uncle/nephew.

2. Which other Doyle story is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to?
(a) "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor."
(b) "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb."
(c) "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."
(d) "The Adventures of the Speckled Band."

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what did a witness see?
(a) Charles and John exchanging money.
(b) John and James returning from the lake.
(c) Charles and James quarreling at the lake.
(d) James walking with John.

4. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?
(a) In the back of a pastry shop.
(b) In the countryhouse of an old aristocratic family.
(c) In the garage of one of Holmes' neighbors.
(d) In a room of an apartment of a wealthy family.

5. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes receive from Lord St. Simon?
(a) A letter.
(b) A picture.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A telegram.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?

2. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?

3. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?

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

(see the answer key)

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