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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Chapter 10, The Problem of the Empty House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What breed are some of the Barkers' dogs?
(a) Dalmatians.
(b) Great Danes.
(c) Yorkshire terriers.
(d) Cocker Spaniels.

2. Who was Holmes working for in 1888 when he was defeated by Irene Adler?
(a) The Crown Prince of France.
(b) King of Monaco.
(c) The Prince of Wales.
(d) King of Bohemia.

3. What is the name of Mrs. Barker's maid?
(a) Anna Wright.
(b) Rebecca Smythe.
(c) Sylvia Jacobs.
(d) Deborah Cochran.

4. What awakens Mary at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) A noisy car.
(b) Voices in the street.
(c) A runaway horse.
(d) A street hawker.

5. What is Jessica's rag doll's name after the kidnapping?
(a) Mary.
(b) Mae.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Holmes's enemies does Mary jokingly say that the mastermind behind the bombings appears to be like?

2. Where does Chief Inspector Connor arrange to have a car drive Holmes and Mary so they can catch a train?

3. Connor had arranged for the constable on guard to be called away from the Simpson's campsite. What time will he return?

4. What is Mary reading when she meets Holmes?

5. How many days does it take Holmes and Mary to travel past the roadblock leading to the Simpson's campsite?

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