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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?
(a) 1901
(b) 1875.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1895.

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what does Holmes hit with his cane?
(a) The bell cord.
(b) The lamp.
(c) The ceiling fan.
(d) The light.

3. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?
(a) It is used for counterfeiting.
(b) It is used as a printing press.
(c) It is used for torture.
(d) It is stolen.

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

5. Why does the character in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" return from India?
(a) He misses his family back home in England.
(b) He is forced to after beating his butler to death.
(c) He is bored with the country.
(d) He is forced to after not paying off a gambling debt.

6. What does Doran think happened to Moulton?
(a) He takes a promotion and moves out of the country.
(b) He leaves her for another woman.
(c) He refuses to marry her.
(d) He is killed.

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

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

9. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?
(a) In the garage of one of Holmes' neighbors.
(b) In the back of a pastry shop.
(c) In a room of an apartment of a wealthy family.
(d) In the countryhouse of an old aristocratic family.

10. At the end of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what happens to Holder's son?
(a) He gets away with only probation.
(b) He is freed from jail.
(c) He sells the beryl coronet and is a rich man.
(d) He is sentenced to life in jail.

11. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what did the bride drop while walking down the aisle?
(a) A white glove.
(b) Her bouquet.
(c) Her necklace.
(d) A tissue.

12. Why does Holder take the Coronet home with him?
(a) To steal it.
(b) To keep it safe.
(c) To sell it.
(d) To show it off to his family.

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

14. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what is Alexander Holder's profession?
(a) Candlemaker.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Banker.

15. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," how much does Holmes ask for the return of the jewels?
(a) 2500 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 4000 pounds.
(d) 50 schillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who dies of strange circumstances?

2. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

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

4. At the end of "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what does Miss Hunter do?

5. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

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