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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?
(a) It was left on his front step.
(b) A mysterious man in a mask.
(c) A policeman.
(d) Watson.

2. What does Helen mutter about before dying?
(a) An enormous spider.
(b) A rogue bat.
(c) A speckled band.
(d) A lost necklace.

3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?
(a) Threatens with his fists.
(b) Makes a bribe.
(c) Asks the owner.
(d) Makes a bet.

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

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

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

7. How many people does Holder show the Coronet to?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Zero.

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

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

10. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what dangerous situation does the engineer get into?
(a) He gets locked in the same room as the machine.
(b) He gets drunk and tries to operate the machine.
(c) He jumps onto a fast moving train.
(d) He is held hostage.

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

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

13. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle not want his daughter to get married?
(a) He is overprotective of her and wants her to stay.
(b) He loves her to much to have her move away.
(c) He stands to lose a considerable sum of money.
(d) He needs her help to raise the other children.

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

15. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?
(a) He doesn't believe in marriage.
(b) He will lose a large sum of money.
(c) He dissaproves of her fiance.
(d) He is scared he will never see her again.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what animal is kept for security?

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?

3. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what job does Miss Violet Hunter ask Holmes opinion on?

4. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?

5. Why does the character in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" return from India?

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