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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. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?
(a) In the back of a pastry shop.
(b) In the countryhouse of an old aristocratic family.
(c) In the garage of one of Holmes' neighbors.
(d) In a room of an apartment of a wealthy family.

2. How many people does Holder show the Coronet to?
(a) Three.
(b) Zero.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

4. What is unusual about the requirements for the job Miss Violet Hunter seeks?
(a) She would need to wear funny shoes and glasses.
(b) She would need to wear specific dresses and cut her hair.
(c) It is an unusual job for a woman.
(d) She wouldn't be paid very much.

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what body part of the main character was cut off?
(a) Nose.
(b) Toe.
(c) Thumb.
(d) Ear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between St. Simon and Flora Millar?

2. According to Holmes' directions, what must Hunter wait for Mr. Toller to do?

3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the strap?

4. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what dangerous situation does the engineer get into?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," Inspector Lestrade shows Holmes a piece of evidence. What part of the note is most interesting to Holmes?

5. What happens to Lord St. Simon on his wedding day in "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor?"

6. What is Holder's niece's involvement with the stolen coronet?

7. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?

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

9. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."

10. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who is the man who accompanies Miss Doran to Holmes' apartment?

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