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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," which feeling best describes the person Holmes is investigating once caught?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Proud.
(d) Angry.

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

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

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

5. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Glee.

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

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

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

9. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is the title of the visitor to Holmes' apartment?
(a) King.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Prime Minister.
(d) President.

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

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

12. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. McCarthy.
(c) Mr. Godfrey Norton.
(d) Mr. Windbank.

13. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what does Holmes do with the person he is investigating?
(a) Tells him to go back to his wife and quit begging.
(b) Tells him to run out of town.
(c) Tells him to turn himself in to the police.
(d) Tells him to continue what he is doing.

14. What is unusual about Angel?
(a) Angel walks with a limp.
(b) Angel wears dark glasses and speaks quietly.
(c) Angel knows Holmes from a previous case.
(d) Angel is very wealthy yet dresses like a slob.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What character does "The Man with the Twisted Lip" begin a description with?

2. What is the address of Holmes' apartment?

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

4. After Watson finds and leaves with Whitney, who does Watson run into?

5. Who calls Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

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