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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 character does "The Man with the Twisted Lip" begin a description with?
(a) Isa Whitney.
(b) Boone.
(c) Mr. St. Clair.
(d) Kate Whitney.

2. "A Case of Identity" begins with Holmes and Watson discussing the strangeness of _______________________.
(a) Ordinary life.
(b) Ordinary books.
(c) Ordinary people.
(d) Ordinary dreams.

3. What does Mrs. St. Clair receive from her husband letting her know he is alright?
(a) A letter and his ring.
(b) A pocketwatch and boots.
(c) A flower and vase.
(d) A book and a feather.

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is Watson's relationship status?
(a) Single.
(b) Married.
(c) Engaged.
(d) Has a girlfriend.

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is unusual when Watson first meets Holmes?
(a) Holmes is sleeping.
(b) Holmes is in disguise.
(c) Holmes has a mustache.
(d) Holmes is skipping along the road.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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

4. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is Holmes feeling about the person he is looking for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. As "A Case of Identity" begins, what are Watson and Holmes discussing?

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

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

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

10. Describe Holmes and Watson's living situations.

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