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

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?
(a) That he is fat.
(b) That he is stupid.
(c) That he is old.
(d) That he is intelligent.

3. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what animal is kept for security?
(a) A large mastiff.
(b) A small lion.
(c) A trained snake.
(d) A talking parakeet.

4. When does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" take place?
(a) June of 1878.
(b) April of 1883.
(c) October of 1901.
(d) January of 1895.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"

3. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," where does Hunter ask Holmes to meet her?

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what did the bride drop while walking down the aisle?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what happens to Julia?

8. 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?

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

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

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