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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 "A Case of Identity," Watson uses a newspaper story about what to prove his point to Holmes?
(a) A murder.
(b) A stolen book.
(c) A bank robbery.
(d) A man beating his wife.

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) John McCarthy.
(c) John Turner.
(d) Charles McCarthy.

3. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's role at the female character's home?
(a) To wait in the car.
(b) To call while Holmes is in the home.
(c) To throw a smoke bomb.
(d) To distract the lady.

4. What body part of Spaulding's does Holmes want to see?
(a) Fingers
(b) Knees.
(c) Arms.
(d) Ankles.

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?
(a) James McCarthy.
(b) Charles McCarthy.
(c) John Turner.
(d) Sherlock Holmes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?

2. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?

3. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?

4. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Case of Identity", what is Turner's reaction to being the accused killer?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip", why does St. Clair disguise himself as Boone?

3. Describe the mystery in "A Case of Identity".

4. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery are included in "A Case of Identity"?

5. Who are the characters in "The Five Orange Pips"?

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

7. Describe the advertisement "The Red-Headed League" places in the newspaper.

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

9. Why do you think Doyle ends "The Five Orange Pips" with no real resolution?

10. How does "The Five Orange Pips" end?

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