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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 Angel and Sutherland?
(a) Father and daughter.
(b) Boss and employee.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Engaged.

2. Which of the following characters is not in "A Case of Identity?"
(a) Miss Sutherland.
(b) Mr. Windbanks.
(c) Mr. Hosmer Angel.
(d) Mr. Jabez Wilson.

3. While on the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what role does Holmes play at the church?
(a) Sexton.
(b) Best man.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Priest.

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?
(a) The visitor is not wearing any clothes.
(b) The visitor is wearing a mask.
(c) The visitor is wearing an eyepatch.
(d) The visitor is wearing unusual glasses.

5. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what did a witness see?
(a) Charles and John exchanging money.
(b) John and James returning from the lake.
(c) James walking with John.
(d) Charles and James quarreling at the lake.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Watson's medical investigation in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," from which angle did the fatal blow come?

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?

3. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.

4. Who is the narrator of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is the title of the visitor to Holmes' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "A Case of Identity", how does Holmes determine who the killer is?

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

5. Describe Holmes and Watson's living situations.

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

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

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

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

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

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