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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the occupation of the man who wanted to marry the young lady's twin?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Actor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Soldier.

2. What is unique about the case written about in this book?
(a) It was never solved.
(b) It took longer than usual to solve.
(c) It was solved by someone else.
(d) It was very unusual.

3. What color is the strange visitor wearing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

4. How old does Holmes say his strange visitor is?
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

5. How did Holmes know the visitor took a dog carriage early that morning?
(a) She had a receipt.
(b) There was a bit of leather on her sleeve.
(c) He saw a wagon track on her skirt.
(d) There was mud on her skirts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the young lady say caused her step-father's violent anger?

2. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?

3. What is the occupation of the narrator?

4. What does the strange visitor say is making her shake?

5. How has the young lady's step-father's anger cost her money?

(see the answer key)

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