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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. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?
3. What time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
4. While sitting, what does Hunter notice?
5. According to the Holder's niece, who did one of the servant girls meet with?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" more of a favorite than "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"
2. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes deduce the machine is used for?
3. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."
4. What happens to Lord St. Simon on his wedding day in "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor?"
5. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" contain?
6. What turn of events does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" end with?
7. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," why does Holder believe his son stole the coronet?
8. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?
9. What is Ryder's role in the theft of the blue carbuncle?
10. How is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band?"
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 genre of the novel. What qualities make it fit that description? Use examples from the text to support your points.
Essay Topic 3
What do you know about the author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? What are his influences in writing Sherlock Holmes?
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