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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the letter Elias receives come from?
(a) Madrid, Spain.
(b) Pondicherry, India.
(c) New York.
(d) Dundee.

3. 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 continue what he is doing.
(c) Tells him to turn himself in to the police.
(d) Tells him to run out of town.

4. What is the address of Holmes' apartment?
(a) 1212A Mystery Street.
(b) 342C Butcher Street.
(c) 4235D Baker Road.
(d) 221B Baker Street.

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

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

7. What is the weather like in "The Five Orange Pips" when Watson is at Holmes' home?
(a) Sunny and hot.
(b) Clear skies.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Stormy.

8. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.
(a) Ordinary life.
(b) Ordinary people.
(c) Ordinary books.
(d) Ordinary dreams.

9. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Mr. Windbanks.
(b) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(c) Miss Sutherland.
(d) Mr. Hosmer Angel.

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

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

12. Who receives the second letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) James.
(b) Elias.
(c) John.
(d) Joseph.

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

14. What does Mrs. St. Clair receive from her husband letting her know he is alright?
(a) A letter and his ring.
(b) A flower and vase.
(c) A pocketwatch and boots.
(d) A book and a feather.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Five Orange Pips," why is Watson staying with Holmes?

2. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?

3. What is inside the letter Elias receives?

4. Who receives the third letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?

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