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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," where was the person Holmes investigating last seen?
(a) The pub.
(b) The opium den.
(c) The gambling room.
(d) The brothel.

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

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

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

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A gun.
(c) A top hat.
(d) A cloak.

6. When Holmes, Watson and their client go to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia," where is she?
(a) In the sitting room.
(b) Eating in the kitchen.
(c) She is no longer there.
(d) Hiding in the stable.

7. What hours does Wilson work in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) 7-7.
(b) 2-4.
(c) 8-5.
(d) 10-4.

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

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

10. What is the relationship between Sutherland and Windbank?
(a) Windbank os Sutherland's father.
(b) Windbank is Sutherland's stepfather.
(c) Sutherland is Windbank's mother.
(d) Sutherland is Windbank's maid.

11. Who owns the estate McCarthy lives on?
(a) Holmes.
(b) McCarthy owns it.
(c) Watson.
(d) Turner.

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

13. From which country do Turner and McCarthy know each other?
(a) India.
(b) United States.
(c) Australia.
(d) Germany.

14. According to the interrogation report of James in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what sound did Charles McCarthy make?
(a) "James!"
(b) "Cooee!"
(c) "Noooo!"
(d) "Stooop!"

15. Why is Mr. WIndbank frequently away from home?
(a) He is an opium addict and spends time begging on the streets.
(b) He has a gambling addiction and plays poker.
(c) He is a wine dealer and travels to France.
(d) He works endless hours at his lawfirm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Five Orange Pips," how are the first and second letter similar?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do with the person he is investigating?

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's role at the female character's home?

4. How does Elias Openshaw die?

5. What building is next door to Wilson's shop?

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