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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wilson instructed to copy in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) The Oxford English Dictionary.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Encyclopedia Britannica.
(d) Webster's Dictionary.

2. Who calls Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) John Turner.
(b) James McCarthy.
(c) Dr. Watson.
(d) Detective Lestrade.

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

4. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. Windbanks.
(c) Mr. Hosmer Angel.
(d) Miss Sutherland.

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

6. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?
(a) Mr. Windbanks.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Merryweather.
(d) Mr. Smith.

7. In "The Five Orange Pips," what is Watson doing before their client comes in?
(a) Playing the guitar.
(b) Cross-indexing his files.
(c) Smoking a pipe.
(d) Reading a sailing novel.

8. What does Holmes refer to the female character in "A Scandal in Bohemia" as?
(a) Nothing. He refuses to speak her name.
(b) "The sleuth."
(c) "The temptress."
(d) "The woman."

9. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?
(a) Mr. St. Clair.
(b) Isa Whitney.
(c) Boone.
(d) Kate Whitney.

10. What is the outcome of the case in "The Red-Headed League?"
(a) Holmes solves the case but lets the criminal go free.
(b) Holmes is unable to solve the case.
(c) Holmes solves the case and executes the criminal.
(d) Holmes solves the case and catches the criminal.

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

12. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's role at the female character's home?
(a) To call while Holmes is in the home.
(b) To throw a smoke bomb.
(c) To distract the lady.
(d) To wait in the car.

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

14. What is the address of Holmes' apartment?
(a) 4235D Baker Road.
(b) 342C Butcher Street.
(c) 221B Baker Street.
(d) 1212A Mystery Street.

15. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) The Bible.
(b) A dictionary.
(c) An encyclopedia.
(d) An atlas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?

2. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?

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

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," why do Holmes and Watson travel to the police house?

5. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

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