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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 Five Orange Pips," what happens to the ship, the Lone Star?
(a) It is lost at sea for three months.
(b) It is run aground just outside of England.
(c) It is attacked by pirates.
(d) It is sunk at sea.

2. What is the name of the female in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Jane Johnson.
(b) Melanie Smith.
(c) Irene Adler.
(d) Wilma Robinson.

3. How do Holmes and Watson travel to the case in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"?
(a) By foot.
(b) By horse.
(c) By car.
(d) By train.

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

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what animal does Charles McCarthy mention?
(a) A rat.
(b) A snake.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the interrogation report of James in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what sound did Charles McCarthy make?

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," when is Holmes' client set to be blackmailed?

3. When Holmes solves the case in "The Red-Headed League," what does he determine is the reason for the Red-Headed League?

4. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

5. Which of the following Holmes' characteristics does "A Case of Identity" contain?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Wilson's job duties for "The Red-Headed League"?

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

4. What does Peter Jones think of Holmes detective work in "The Red-Headed League"?

5. Describe Holmes' process for solving cases.

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

7. In "A Case of Identity", why does Windbanks masquerade as Angel?

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

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

10. Who are the main characters in "A Case of Identity"?

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