View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who does Holmes eat dinner with?
(a) Moulton and Doran.
(b) St. Simon.
(c) Watson.
(d) Inspector Lestrade.

2. When does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" take place?
(a) June of 1878.
(b) January of 1895.
(c) April of 1883.
(d) October of 1901.

3. Who does Holder accuse of taking the beryls?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) Sir George Burnwell.
(c) His son.
(d) His niece.

4. Who was the object found in the stomach of a goose stolen from?
(a) Miss Sutherland.
(b) The Countess of Morcar.
(c) Catherine Cusak.
(d) Ms. Irene Adler.

5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) Miss Irene Adler.
(b) Miss Victoria Bentley.
(c) Miss Helen Stoner.
(d) Miss Sutherland.

6. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes receive from Lord St. Simon?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A picture.
(c) A letter.
(d) A telegram.

7. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who dies of strange circumstances?
(a) The main character's mother.
(b) The main character's brother.
(c) The main character's twin sister.
(d) The main character's father.

8. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?
(a) A picture.
(b) A goose.
(c) A wallet.
(d) A newspaper.

9. Where do Miss Doran and Mr. Francis Hay Moulton meet?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) America.
(d) Australia.

10. When did Lord St.Simon's wife disappear?
(a) The night before their wedding.
(b) Two days after their wedding.
(c) The day after their wedding.
(d) On their wedding day.

11. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the main character's home in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where does she go?
(a) On the roof.
(b) To a nearby inn.
(c) To a friends house.
(d) Downstairs in the basement.

12. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?
(a) She is killed escaping her home.
(b) She escapes with her lover.
(c) She remains locked in her bedroom.
(d) She is severely injured by the animal.

13. What does Lord St. Simon stand to gain from his marriage to Hatty Doran?
(a) A large country estate.
(b) A set of royal jewels.
(c) A large dowry.
(d) An elevated social status.

14. What does Helen hear that makes her nervous in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) Scraping on the wall.
(b) A whistling and a metal clamp.
(c) A scream and a siren.
(d) Animal noises.

15. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what body part of the main character was cut off?
(a) Toe.
(b) Ear.
(c) Nose.
(d) Thumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the engineer arrives at the designated spot in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what is the German woman's attitude towards him?

2. What is the Beryl Coronet known for?

3. According to the Holder's niece, who did one of the servant girls meet with?

4. Which other Doyle story is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to?

5. What does Helen mutter about before dying?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 521 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample