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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 does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) The authorities.
(b) A riding whip.
(c) A knife.
(d) A pistol.

2. What is the weather like in "The Five Orange Pips" when Watson is at Holmes' home?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Stormy.
(c) Sunny and hot.
(d) Clear skies.

3. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who dies of strange circumstances?
(a) The main character's twin sister.
(b) The main character's mother.
(c) The main character's brother.
(d) The main character's father.

4. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?
(a) His revolver.
(b) A knife.
(c) Money.
(d) A bottle of gin.

5. Who does Elias receive a letter from?
(a) The Big Four.
(b) Al-Queida.
(c) The KKK.
(d) Scotland Yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Case of Identity," Watson uses a newspaper story about what to prove his point to Holmes?

2. Who is the narrator of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?

3. How does Elias Openshaw die?

4. Who took the beryl coronet?

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?

(see the answer key)

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