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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. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," why does the main character go to see Watson?

3. Where does James Ryder hide the stolen object?

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does the engineer do to anger his employer?

5. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who is Julia engaged to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 Beryl Coronet," how does Holder end up with the Beryl Coronet?

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

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

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

8. What turn of events does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" end with?

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

10. What is Ryder's role in the theft of the blue carbuncle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," Holmes and Watson often travel in the underbelly of London. Additionally, Holmes is somewhat addicted to morphine and cocaine. The story has Holmes and Watson going deep into the underground world of opium dens and beggars. In an essay, analyze the theme of social realism, as attempted by Doyle.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the point of view from which the Sherlock Holmes stories are told.

Essay Topic 3

What are the characteristics of a Sherlock Holmes mystery? Use examples from the short stories to support your points.

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