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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Five Orange Pips," why is Watson staying with Holmes?
(a) Watson is getting a divorce.
(b) Holmes is lonely and asks Watson to come over.
(c) Watson's wife is out of town.
(d) Watson's wife kicked him out.

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

3. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Actress.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Typist.
(d) Opera singer.

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

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

6. What character does "The Man with the Twisted Lip" begin a description with?
(a) Mr. St. Clair.
(b) Isa Whitney.
(c) Boone.
(d) Kate Whitney.

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

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

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

10. What is inside the letter Elias receives?
(a) A blank check.
(b) Pictures from his past.
(c) Directions to treasure.
(d) Five orange pips.

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

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

13. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?
(a) A young woman about to be married.
(b) Character from a foreign land.
(c) Grotesque details.
(d) Exotic murder weapon.

14. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Miss Irene Adler.
(b) Miss Mary Sutherland.
(c) Miss Jane Jones.
(d) Miss Jenny Fromberg.

15. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?
(a) The post office.
(b) The newspaper.
(c) A flier.
(d) The phonebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?

2. In "The Five Orange Pips," what happens to Joseph?

3. How do Holmes and Watson travel to the case in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"?

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

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

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