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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. What does Doran think happened to Moulton?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He refuses to marry her.
(c) He takes a promotion and moves out of the country.
(d) He leaves her for another woman.

2. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?
(a) She is killed escaping her home.
(b) She escapes with her lover.
(c) She is severely injured by the animal.
(d) She remains locked in her bedroom.

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

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?
(a) A hat and cane.
(b) A ring and corset.
(c) A camera and pen.
(d) A dress and shoes.

5. What does Helen mutter about before dying?
(a) An enormous spider.
(b) A lost necklace.
(c) A speckled band.
(d) A rogue bat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?

2. What is found in the stomach of a goose?

3. At the end of "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who does Holmes eat dinner with?

4. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

5. When the engineer arrives at the designated spot in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what is the German woman's attitude towards him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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 Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat.

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

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