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

2. What is the relationship between Angel and Sutherland?
(a) Boss and employee.
(b) Engaged.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Father and daughter.

3. What is Holmes' client being blackmailed with in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) A letter.
(b) Incriminating evidence.
(c) Embarrassing tapes.
(d) A picture.

4. How much does Wilson earn in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) 50 pence an hour.
(b) Three pounds a day.
(c) Ten pounds a month.
(d) Four pounds a week.

5. How does Miss Sutherland support herself?
(a) She is married and her husband supports her.
(b) Her inheritance and a job as a typist.
(c) She works as a prostitute.
(d) Her allowance from her stepfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. St. Clair receive from her husband letting her know he is alright?

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

3. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," who is the last person to see the person Holmes is investigating?

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

5. What is the address of Holmes' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you know about Sherlock Holmes from "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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

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

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

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

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

7. In "A Case of Identity", how does Holmes solve the case?

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

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

10. 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?

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