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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. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?
(a) There was no fatal blow.
(b) From the side.
(c) From the front.
(d) From behind.

2. Where did Sutherland and Angel meet?
(a) At a library.
(b) At a ball.
(c) At Sutherland's home.
(d) At a pub.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?
(a) To keep Wilson away from his shop.
(b) To court his mistress.
(c) To buy Wilson's business.
(d) To use as a tax shelter.

4. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.
(a) Sutherland's real father.
(b) A thief.
(c) A criminal.
(d) Angel.

5. Which character in "The Man with the Twisted Lip" is addicted to opium?
(a) Mr. St. Clair.
(b) Isa Whitney.
(c) Boone.
(d) Kate Whitney.

Short Answer Questions

1. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.

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

3. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?

4. In "The Red-Headed League," besides Peter Jones, who meets with Watson and Holmes?

5. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?

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

3. What is Turner's motive for killing McCarthy?

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

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip", Watson and Holmes meet up while working on separate cases. What do their two cases have in common?

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

7. Describe Holmes' process for solving cases.

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

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

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

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