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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, The Adventure of the Speckled Band.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"
(a) Opera singer.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Actress.
(d) Typist.

2. Why is Mr. WIndbank frequently away from home?
(a) He is an opium addict and spends time begging on the streets.
(b) He works endless hours at his lawfirm.
(c) He has a gambling addiction and plays poker.
(d) He is a wine dealer and travels to France.

3. Who is the narrator of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?
(a) Sherlock Holmes.
(b) Unknown.
(c) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
(d) Dr. Watson.

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

5. In "A Case of Identity," what does Holmes need in order to solve the case?
(a) Holmes has a drink with Angel.
(b) Holmes tells Watson to meet him at 10 pm.
(c) Holmes sends a letter to Windbanks.
(d) Holmes disguises himself as Windbanks and meets Sutherland.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," what does James claim to see in the water?

2. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," where was the person Holmes investigating last seen?

3. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," who does Holmes deduce is the murderer?

4. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," who is the female character's significant other?

5. From which country do Turner and McCarthy know each other?

(see the answer key)

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