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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," why do Holmes and Watson travel to the police house?
(a) To post bail for Isa Whitney.
(b) To apply for a job.
(c) To talk to the detective.
(d) To see Hugh Boone.

2. When Holmes begins to solve the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is his disguise?
(a) Barman.
(b) Stable worker.
(c) Priest.
(d) Policeman.

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?
(a) John McCarthy.
(b) Charles McCarthy.
(c) James McCarthy.
(d) John Turner.

4. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?
(a) To later use the information as a bribe.
(b) To save money on publications.
(c) To tunnel under Wilson's shop.
(d) To cover up a murder.

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

6. What is unusual about Angel?
(a) Angel knows Holmes from a previous case.
(b) Angel walks with a limp.
(c) Angel wears dark glasses and speaks quietly.
(d) Angel is very wealthy yet dresses like a slob.

7. How does Elias Openshaw die?
(a) Falls.
(b) He doesn't die.
(c) Burns.
(d) Drowns.

8. In "The Five Orange Pips," how are the first and second letter similar?
(a) Both have KKK and five orange pips.
(b) Both are written on the same typewriter.
(c) Both are written in Spanish.
(d) Both are from India.

9. What happens to John in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) He dies, apparently by accident.
(b) He flees the country.
(c) He is arrested for murder.
(d) He moves in with Holmes.

10. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) The victim lied to the killer.
(b) The killer is being blackmailed.
(c) The victim has incriminating evidence on the killer.
(d) The killer is insane and a serial killer.

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

12. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?
(a) At the funeral.
(b) On Christmas morning.
(c) On his wedding day.
(d) On election day.

13. Where did Sutherland and Angel meet?
(a) At a pub.
(b) At a library.
(c) At a ball.
(d) At Sutherland's home.

14. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.
(a) A thief.
(b) Angel.
(c) A criminal.
(d) Sutherland's real father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Watson finds and leaves with Whitney, who does Watson run into?

2. At the end of the case, what happens to the Red-Headed League?

3. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

4. On the morning of Sutherland and Angel's marriage, what happens to Angel?

5. Where did Elias Openshaw briefly live?

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