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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 happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?
2. What does Helen mutter about before dying?
3. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what did the bride drop while walking down the aisle?
4. Who took the beryl coronet?
5. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes find intriguing about the note?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Ryder's role in the theft of the blue carbuncle?
2. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."
3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," as the policeman tries to stop a gang beating up a man, what two items does the victim drop before running off?
4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?
5. What does Holmes tell Hunter to do in "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"
6. How is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band?"
7. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," how does Victor escape after Stark tries to kill him?
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. Why is "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" more of a favorite than "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"
10. What is Holder's niece's involvement with the stolen coronet?
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
In more than one story, Holmes decides the fate of criminals, taking justice into his own hands. Analyze this aspect of Holmes character. Is it appropriate for Holmes to override the justice system? What are the qualities of the criminals Holmes most frequently lets go?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the irony found in "The Man with the Twisted Lip."
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