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

2. What is inside the letter Elias receives?
(a) A blank check.
(b) Pictures from his past.
(c) Five orange pips.
(d) Directions to treasure.

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

4. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?
(a) Post bail.
(b) Clean him up.
(c) Get him dressed.
(d) Pay his bill.

5. What does Holmes refer to the female character in "A Scandal in Bohemia" as?
(a) "The temptress."
(b) "The woman."
(c) Nothing. He refuses to speak her name.
(d) "The sleuth."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

2. Who does Elias receive a letter from?

3. Who does Holmes believe to be behind the Red-Headed League?

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

5. Who calls Holmes in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery are included in "A Case of Identity"?

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

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

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

8. Doyle typically uses a character from a foreign land in his stories. Describe how he uses this in "The Five Orange Pips".

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

10. How does Miss Sutherland come into a large sum of money in "A Case of Identity?"

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