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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 Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what weapon is used to cut off an appendage of the engineer's?
(a) A hatchet.
(b) A cleaver.
(c) A knife.
(d) A sword.

2. According to the Holder's niece, who did one of the servant girls meet with?
(a) A known criminal.
(b) A gambler.
(c) A lover.
(d) Her father.

3. Who was the object found in the stomach of a goose stolen from?
(a) Ms. Irene Adler.
(b) Miss Sutherland.
(c) Catherine Cusak.
(d) The Countess of Morcar.

4. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle not want his daughter to get married?
(a) He stands to lose a considerable sum of money.
(b) He loves her to much to have her move away.
(c) He needs her help to raise the other children.
(d) He is overprotective of her and wants her to stay.

5. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what is the role of Mr. Rucastle?
(a) Keeper of the zoo.
(b) Master of the house.
(c) Head servant.
(d) Lead groundskeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes receive from Lord St. Simon?

2. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes consult to find information about Lord St. Simon's case?

3. How does Holmes know the owner of the hat's wife no longer loves him in "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

4. Who took the beryl coronet?

5. Why does Holder take the Coronet home with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," why does Holder believe his son stole the coronet?

2. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle hire Miss Violet Hunter?

3. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" contain?

4. Why is "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" more of a favorite than "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"

5. What is Ryder's role in the theft of the blue carbuncle?

6. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat.

7. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Colonel Lysander ask Victor to do in the country?

8. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why does Helen go to see Holmes?

9. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," as the policeman tries to stop a gang beating up a man, what two items does the victim drop before running off?

10. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes deduce the machine is used for?

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