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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Helen hear that makes her nervous in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"

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

5. Who took the beryl coronet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of 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 Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character analysis of Watson. What is Watson's role in the novel? Who do you think is smarter - Watson or Holmes? Why do you think Watson is Holmes friend? What would Holmes be without Watson? How would you describe the relationship between Holmes and Watson?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Holmes is brilliant or just lucky? Defend your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Which short story is your favorite? Why?

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