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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A rat.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A snake.

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," who is the female character's significant other?
(a) Mr. William Prince.
(b) Mr. Godfrey Norton.
(c) Mr. Windbank.
(d) Mr. Jabez Wilson.

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

5. What happens to John in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) He is arrested for murder.
(b) He moves in with Holmes.
(c) He dies, apparently by accident.
(d) He flees the country.

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

7. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where does Watson go to look for Kate Whitney's husband?
(a) The brothel.
(b) The pub.
(c) The opium den.
(d) The gambling room.

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

9. What does Holmes threaten Mr. Windbanks with?
(a) A riding whip.
(b) A pistol.
(c) The authorities.
(d) A knife.

10. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?
(a) To preserve the wealth of red heads.
(b) To advance the interests of red-headed men everywhere.
(c) To outline the lineage of red-headed people.
(d) For the education of red-headed families.

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

12. What building is next door to Wilson's shop?
(a) A bank.
(b) A butcher.
(c) A pub.
(d) A post office.

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

14. After Holmes accepts Wilson's case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he do to help him think about the case?
(a) Play the violin.
(b) Meditate.
(c) Smoke a pipe.
(d) Take a walk.

15. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what do Watson and his wife do after dinner?
(a) Read and knit.
(b) Listen to music.
(c) Smoke a pipe and mend socks.
(d) Draw and sew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"

2. How does Miss Sutherland support herself?

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is unusual when Watson first meets Holmes?

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

5. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.

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