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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 does the engineer try to fix?

2. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?

3. Who does Holder accuse of taking the beryls?

4. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle hire Miss Violet Hunter?

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 Beryl Coronet," why does Holder believe his son stole the coronet?

10. 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?

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

Analyze the genre of the novel. What qualities make it fit that description? Use examples from the text to support your points.

Essay Topic 3

Holmes uses the process of deduction in solving his cases. Contrast this with more traditional detective work using inductive reasoning. What are the similarities and differences between these two types of reasoning?

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