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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 Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?
(a) Asks the owner.
(b) Threatens with his fists.
(c) Makes a bribe.
(d) Makes a bet.

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what happens to Holder's son?
(a) He sells the beryl coronet and is a rich man.
(b) He is freed from jail.
(c) He is sentenced to life in jail.
(d) He gets away with only probation.

3. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what job does Miss Violet Hunter ask Holmes opinion on?
(a) A nurse at the local clinic.
(b) A bartender at a local pub.
(c) A governess at a country home.
(d) A teacher in a small school.

4. What does Helen hear that makes her nervous in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) A scream and a siren.
(b) A whistling and a metal clamp.
(c) Animal noises.
(d) Scraping on the wall.

5. At the end of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what happens to the niece?
(a) She returns home with Holder.
(b) She ends up in jail.
(c) She is freed from jail.
(d) She flees with Burnwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

2. Which other Doyle story is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to?

3. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who dies of strange circumstances?

4. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

5. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what did Holder's son witness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Holmes tell Hunter to do in "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"

6. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," before agreeing to work, what does Victor ask Stark?

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

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

9. How is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band?"

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

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