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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who is originally arrested for murder?
(a) None of these.
(b) James McCarthy.
(c) John Turner.
(d) Charles McCarthy.

2. How does Holmes gain access to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Breaks in.
(b) Disguises himself as a salesman.
(c) Woos her to be her lover.
(d) Stages a fight.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?
(a) To the library.
(b) To the theatre.
(c) To the gym.
(d) To the bank.

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where was the person Holmes investigating last seen?
(a) The brothel.
(b) The pub.
(c) The gambling room.
(d) The opium den.

5. After Watson finds and leaves with Whitney, who does Watson run into?
(a) Mrs. St. Clair.
(b) Mr. St. Clair.
(c) His wife.
(d) Holmes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?

2. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

3. Where does the Red-Headed League place an advertisement for employment?

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's role at the female character's home?

5. Who is Holmes' client in "A Case of Identity?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How is "The Five Orange Pips" similar to "A Scandal in Bohemia"?

2. In "A Case of Identity", what does Holmes decide to do with the information he has found on Turner?

3. Describe the objective of "The Red-Headed League".

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip", Isa Whitney has an embarrassing habit which she discloses to Watson. What is his embarrassing habit?

5. Describe Holmes and Watson's living situations.

6. What dangerous favor does Isa Whitney ask of Watson?

7. What is the case Holmes takes on in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

8. Describe Mr. Angel's appearance at the ball.

9. In "The Red-Headed League", why does Holmes want to look at Spaulding's knees?

10. How does Miss Sutherland come into a large sum of money in "A Case of Identity?"

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