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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. When did Lord St.Simon's wife disappear?
(a) On their wedding day.
(b) The day after their wedding.
(c) The night before their wedding.
(d) Two days after their wedding.

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what does Holmes hit with his cane?
(a) The light.
(b) The bell cord.
(c) The ceiling fan.
(d) The lamp.

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

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?
(a) It is used as a printing press.
(b) It is used for counterfeiting.
(c) It is used for torture.
(d) It is stolen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?

3. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the main character's home in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where does she go?

4. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?

5. Where do Miss Doran and Mr. Francis Hay Moulton meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," how does Holder end up with the Beryl Coronet?

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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