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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. What is the relationship between Sutherland and Windbank?
(a) Sutherland is Windbank's maid.
(b) Windbank is Sutherland's stepfather.
(c) Windbank os Sutherland's father.
(d) Sutherland is Windbank's mother.

2. Once Holmes determines the murderer in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what is the murderer's response?
(a) Confesses to the crime.
(b) Attempts to murder Holmes.
(c) Denies his involvement.
(d) Flees the scene.

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

4. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Merryweather.
(d) Mr. Windbanks.

5. How do Sutherland and Angel communicate?
(a) They meet in secret.
(b) They don't communicate.
(c) They write each other letters.
(d) They talk by telephone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is found in the water?

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

3. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"

4. Describe Holmes' client in "The Five Orange Pips."

5. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes goes out disguised as a drunken stable worker to Miss Adler's stable. What happens when he follows Miss Adler?

2. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is odd about Doyle's writing style?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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