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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?
(a) That he is fat.
(b) That he is old.
(c) That he is stupid.
(d) That he is intelligent.

2. At the end of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what happens to the niece?
(a) She is freed from jail.
(b) She returns home with Holder.
(c) She flees with Burnwell.
(d) She ends up in jail.

3. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Holmes receive from Lord St. Simon?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A letter.
(c) A phone call.
(d) A picture.

4. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what is Alexander Holder's profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Banker.
(c) Butcher.
(d) Candlemaker.

5. While sitting, what does Hunter notice?
(a) The animal being set free.
(b) A man watching her.
(c) Mr. Rucastle stealing from the kitchen.
(d) Holmes sneaking up on Mr. Rucastle.

6. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what job does Miss Violet Hunter ask Holmes opinion on?
(a) A governess at a country home.
(b) A teacher in a small school.
(c) A bartender at a local pub.
(d) A nurse at the local clinic.

7. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why doesn't the stepfather want his stepdaughter to get married?
(a) He will lose a large sum of money.
(b) He dissaproves of her fiance.
(c) He is scared he will never see her again.
(d) He doesn't believe in marriage.

8. What is the relationship between St. Simon and Flora Millar?
(a) Former coworkers.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Father and daughter.
(d) Ex-lovers.

9. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," where is Hunter required to sit?
(a) With her back to a window.
(b) Outside on the front porch.
(c) Behind a desk.
(d) In a corner in the kitchen.

10. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," how much does Holmes ask for the return of the jewels?
(a) 4000 pounds.
(b) 50 schillings.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 2500 pounds.

11. When did Lord St.Simon's wife disappear?
(a) The day after their wedding.
(b) On their wedding day.
(c) The night before their wedding.
(d) Two days after their wedding.

12. What does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Tells him to get out of town.
(b) Turns him over to the police.
(c) Asks for a cut of the stolen goods.
(d) Lets him go free.

13. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what did Holder's son witness?
(a) Holder's niece taking the coronet.
(b) Nothing, he doesn't know what happened to the coronet.
(c) Holder taking the coronet.
(d) Burnwell taking the coronet.

14. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?
(a) Makes a bribe.
(b) Makes a bet.
(c) Asks the owner.
(d) Threatens with his fists.

15. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?
(a) A hat and cane.
(b) A camera and pen.
(c) A ring and corset.
(d) A dress and shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

2. Why does the character in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" return from India?

3. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," where does Hunter ask Holmes to meet her?

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," who asks the engineer to fix something?

5. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?

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