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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?
(a) None of these.
(b) James McCarthy.
(c) Charles McCarthy.
(d) John Turner.

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

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

4. Where is Boscombe Valley?
(a) Underground.
(b) In the city.
(c) In the countryside.
(d) On an island.

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

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

7. 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 see Hugh Boone.
(c) To apply for a job.
(d) To talk to the detective.

8. Once Holmes determines the murderer in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what is the murderer's response?
(a) Flees the scene.
(b) Denies his involvement.
(c) Attempts to murder Holmes.
(d) Confesses to the crime.

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

10. What is Watson doing when he receives a telegram from Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) Seeing a patient.
(b) Having breakfast with his wife.
(c) Researching in his library.
(d) On vacation with his wife.

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

12. Describe Holmes' client in "The Five Orange Pips."
(a) A young man in his twenties.
(b) A pretty young woman.
(c) A large old woman.
(d) An blind man in his sixties.

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

14. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?
(a) Clean him up.
(b) Post bail.
(c) Get him dressed.
(d) Pay his bill.

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 "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?

2. What is unusual about Angel?

3. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," who is the last person to see the person Holmes is investigating?

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

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