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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Moulton contact Doran on her wedding day?
(a) They meet in the buffet line.
(b) He telephones her before the wedding.
(c) An acquaintance passes her a note.
(d) Through a note in her bouquet.

3. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?
(a) A camera and pen.
(b) A dress and shoes.
(c) A hat and cane.
(d) A ring and corset.

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes consult to find information about Lord St. Simon's case?
(a) The radio.
(b) The Daily Journal.
(c) The encyclopedia.
(d) The newspaper.

5. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who is Julia engaged to?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A bank president.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A local military officer.

6. Which other Doyle story is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to?
(a) "The Adventures of the Speckled Band."
(b) "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb."
(c) "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor."
(d) "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."

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

8. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," where does Hunter ask Holmes to meet her?
(a) Bath.
(b) Salisbury.
(c) Winchester.
(d) Dover.

9. What is found in the stomach of a goose?
(a) The stolen crown jewels.
(b) The stolen hope diamond.
(c) A stolen check.
(d) The stolen blue carbuncle.

10. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He is killed by his stepdaughter.
(c) He is attacked by a snake.
(d) He commits suicide.

11. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," where is Hunter required to sit?
(a) Behind a desk.
(b) With her back to a window.
(c) In a corner in the kitchen.
(d) Outside on the front porch.

12. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
(a) 100 guineas.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 30 schillings.
(d) 50 guineas.

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

14. What is the relationship between St. Simon and Flora Millar?
(a) Former coworkers.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Father and daughter.
(d) Ex-lovers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Holmes' directions, what must Hunter wait for Mr. Toller to do?

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the strap?

3. What is the Beryl Coronet known for?

4. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?

5. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle not want his daughter to get married?

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