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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 Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?
2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?
3. According to Holmes' directions, what must Hunter wait for Mr. Toller to do?
4. How does Holmes make contact with the owner of the goose and hat?
5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
Short Essay Questions
1. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who is the man who accompanies Miss Doran to Holmes' apartment?
2. What does Holmes tell Hunter to do in "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"
3. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," before agreeing to work, what does Victor ask Stark?
4. What turn of events does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" end with?
5. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?
6. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," how does Victor escape after Stark tries to kill him?
7. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what happens to Julia?
8. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" contain?
9. How is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band?"
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
What do you know about the author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? What are his influences in writing Sherlock Holmes?
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
Do you think Holmes is brilliant or just lucky? Defend your argument with examples from the text.
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