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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. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the main character's home in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where does she go?
(a) To a nearby inn.
(b) To a friends house.
(c) Downstairs in the basement.
(d) On the roof.

2. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
(a) Colonnel Lysander Stark.
(b) Miss Helen Stoner.
(c) Victor Hatherly.
(d) Inspector Bradstreet.

3. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) He is killed by his stepdaughter.
(b) He is poisoned.
(c) He is attacked by a snake.
(d) He commits suicide.

4. What is the Beryl Coronet known for?
(a) Its size.
(b) Its unusual color.
(c) Where it was found.
(d) Its historical value to England.

5. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?
(a) A mysterious man in a mask.
(b) It was left on his front step.
(c) A policeman.
(d) Watson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While sitting, what does Hunter notice?

3. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?

4. Where did Elias Openshaw briefly live?

5. Where did the letter Elias receives come from?

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