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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. Where does Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" live?

2. How does Holmes know the owner of the hat's wife no longer loves him in "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

3. Why does Holder take the Coronet home with him?

4. Who was the object found in the stomach of a goose stolen from?

5. What happens to Holder's niece?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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 Blue Carbuncle," as the policeman tries to stop a gang beating up a man, what two items does the victim drop before running off?

7. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who is the man who accompanies Miss Doran to Holmes' apartment?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a literary critique of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". What does the author do well? How do the stories fit together as a whole? What do you think of Doyle's writing style? Would you recommend "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" to a friend? Why or why not?

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

Which short story is your favorite? Why?

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