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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. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?
(a) To legally adpot Miss Sutherland.
(b) To have Miss Sutherland move out of his house.
(c) To prevent Miss Sutherland from getting married.
(d) To gain Miss Sutherland's inheritance.

2. In "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," which character is found dead?
(a) John Turner.
(b) Sherlock Holmes.
(c) Charles McCarthy.
(d) James McCarthy.

3. What does Holmes refer to the female character in "A Scandal in Bohemia" as?
(a) "The temptress."
(b) Nothing. He refuses to speak her name.
(c) "The sleuth."
(d) "The woman."

4. Who receives the second letter in "The Five Orange Pips?"
(a) James.
(b) Elias.
(c) Joseph.
(d) John.

5. Once Isa Whitney is found, what must Watson do before he leaves?
(a) Pay his bill.
(b) Post bail.
(c) Get him dressed.
(d) Clean him up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the crime committed in "A Case of Identity?"

3. What is the relationship between Sutherland and Windbank?

4. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"

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

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