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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?
(a) To use as a tax shelter.
(b) To buy Wilson's business.
(c) To keep Wilson away from his shop.
(d) To court his mistress.

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's relationship status?
(a) Single.
(b) Has a girlfriend.
(c) Engaged.
(d) Married.

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

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

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," who is the female character's significant other?
(a) Mr. Godfrey Norton.
(b) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(c) Mr. William Prince.
(d) Mr. Windbank.

6. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?
(a) To the theatre.
(b) To the gym.
(c) To the library.
(d) To the bank.

7. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?
(a) John Warren.
(b) Jake Jones.
(c) John Clay.
(d) Jim Smith.

8. What is the crime committed in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Fraud.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Burglary.

9. What is the name of the female in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Melanie Smith.
(b) Wilma Robinson.
(c) Jane Johnson.
(d) Irene Adler.

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

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

12. In "A Case of Identity," Watson uses a newspaper story about what to prove his point to Holmes?
(a) A stolen book.
(b) A bank robbery.
(c) A murder.
(d) A man beating his wife.

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

14. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," who is the last person to see the person Holmes is investigating?
(a) Kate Whitney.
(b) Mrs. St. Clair.
(c) Mr. St. Clair.
(d) Isa Whitney.

15. Where did Elias Openshaw briefly live?
(a) Kentucky.
(b) Spain.
(c) Florida.
(d) Scotland.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What date does Charles McCarthy make an appointment at the Boscombe Valley pool?

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?

4. Where did the letter Elias receives come from?

5. How do Sutherland and Angel communicate?

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