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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, The Red-Headed League.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what role does Holmes play at the church?
(a) Best man.
(b) Sexton.
(c) Priest.
(d) Janitor.

2. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?
(a) Mr. Jabez Wilson.
(b) Mr. Godfrey Norton.
(c) Mr. Windbank.
(d) Mr. McCarthy.

3. What is Wilson instructed to copy in his job for the Red-Headed League?
(a) The Oxford English Dictionary.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Webster's Dictionary.
(d) The Encyclopedia Britannica.

4. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?
(a) His revolver.
(b) A bottle of gin.
(c) Money.
(d) A knife.

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is unusual about the visitor who comes to Holmes' apartment?
(a) The visitor is wearing an eyepatch.
(b) The visitor is not wearing any clothes.
(c) The visitor is wearing unusual glasses.
(d) The visitor is wearing a mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Watson shows up at the appointed time at night, what is the role of Peter Jones?

2. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

3. When Holmes begins to solve the case in "A Scandal in Bohemia," what is his disguise?

4. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

5. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," is Holmes successful at solving the case?

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