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

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who does Holmes eat dinner with?
(a) Watson.
(b) St. Simon.
(c) Inspector Lestrade.
(d) Moulton and Doran.

3. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1901
(c) 1875.
(d) 1895.

4. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) Miss Sutherland.
(b) Miss Irene Adler.
(c) Miss Victoria Bentley.
(d) Miss Helen Stoner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what body part of the main character was cut off?

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

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

4. Where does James Ryder hide the stolen object?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," how does Victor escape after Stark tries to kill him?

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

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

6. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of the story?

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

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

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

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

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