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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
(a) Inspector Bradstreet.
(b) Victor Hatherly.
(c) Miss Helen Stoner.
(d) Colonnel Lysander Stark.

2. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
(a) 30 schillings.
(b) 100 guineas.
(c) 25 pounds.
(d) 50 guineas.

3. What is the motivation for the murder in "The Boscombe Valley Mystery?"
(a) The victim has incriminating evidence on the killer.
(b) The killer is insane and a serial killer.
(c) The victim lied to the killer.
(d) The killer is being blackmailed.

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?
(a) Yes, but the object is destroyed.
(b) Yes, the object is returned to the king.
(c) No, Holmes is unsuccessful.
(d) No, the lady takes the object with her.

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," why does the main character go to see Watson?
(a) He is lost and asks for directions.
(b) He needs a place to hide.
(c) He is an old family friend.
(d) He needs a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Holmes consult in "The Five Orange Pips?"

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what weapon is used to cut off an appendage of the engineer's?

3. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"

4. What is Elias' reaction to the letter he receives?

5. How does Holmes gain access to the female character's home in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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