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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is the title of the visitor to Holmes' apartment?
(a) King.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Prime Minister.
(d) President.

2. How do Holmes and Watson travel to the case in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"?
(a) By car.
(b) By foot.
(c) By horse.
(d) By train.

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," how does Holmes know someone is going to pay him a visit?
(a) It is a surprise guest.
(b) Holmes receives a telegram.
(c) Holmes receives a phone call.
(d) Holmes receives a letter.

4. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to the ship, the Lone Star?
(a) It is attacked by pirates.
(b) It is lost at sea for three months.
(c) It is run aground just outside of England.
(d) It is sunk at sea.

5. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) Ten pounds a month.
(b) 50 pence an hour.
(c) Three pounds a day.
(d) Four pounds a week.

6. What is Holmes' client being blackmailed with in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Incriminating evidence.
(b) Embarrassing tapes.
(c) A picture.
(d) A letter.

7. How does Holmes gain access to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Woos her to be her lover.
(b) Disguises himself as a salesman.
(c) Breaks in.
(d) Stages a fight.

8. What date does Charles McCarthy make an appointment at the Boscombe Valley pool?
(a) May 7th.
(b) July 24th.
(c) June 15th.
(d) June 3rd.

9. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?
(a) Holmes sends a letter to Windbanks.
(b) Holmes disguises himself as Windbanks and meets Sutherland.
(c) Holmes has a drink with Angel.
(d) Holmes tells Watson to meet him at 10 pm.

10. What is Watson doing when he receives a telegram from Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) On vacation with his wife.
(b) Having breakfast with his wife.
(c) Seeing a patient.
(d) Researching in his library.

11. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where does Watson go to look for Kate Whitney's husband?
(a) The brothel.
(b) The gambling room.
(c) The opium den.
(d) The pub.

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

13. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," whose disappearance is Holmes investigating?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Mr. St. Clair.
(c) Mrs. St. Clair.
(d) Isa Whitney.

14. When Watson shows up at the appointed time at night, what is the role of Peter Jones?
(a) City detective.
(b) Hotel concierge.
(c) Holmes' landlord.
(d) Bank president.

15. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) John Turner.
(c) None of these.
(d) Charles McCarthy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. St. Clair receive from her husband letting her know he is alright?

3. When Holmes begins to solve the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is his disguise?

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," when the police return to the last known location of the missing person, what do they find?

5. Who calls Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

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