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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," who delivers the black hat to Holmes?
(a) A policeman.
(b) It was left on his front step.
(c) Watson.
(d) A mysterious man in a mask.

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?
(a) It is used for counterfeiting.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) It is used as a printing press.
(d) It is used for torture.

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

4. What does Helen hear that makes her nervous in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) A scream and a siren.
(b) Scraping on the wall.
(c) A whistling and a metal clamp.
(d) Animal noises.

5. At the end of "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what does Miss Hunter do?
(a) She has dinner with Holmes.
(b) She runs a school of her own.
(c) She takes a job as a governess.
(d) She receives a promotion.

6. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) Miss Helen Stoner.
(b) Miss Victoria Bentley.
(c) Miss Sutherland.
(d) Miss Irene Adler.

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

8. At the end of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what does Holmes hit with his cane?
(a) The lamp.
(b) The light.
(c) The bell cord.
(d) The ceiling fan.

9. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does the engineer try to fix?
(a) A hydraulic press.
(b) A typewriter.
(c) A lamp.
(d) A horse carriage.

10. What year does "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb" begin?
(a) 1875.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1901
(d) 1889.

11. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what is the role of Mr. Rucastle?
(a) Lead groundskeeper.
(b) Master of the house.
(c) Keeper of the zoo.
(d) Head servant.

12. Who was the object found in the stomach of a goose stolen from?
(a) The Countess of Morcar.
(b) Miss Sutherland.
(c) Ms. Irene Adler.
(d) Catherine Cusak.

13. How does the stepfather die in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"
(a) He is killed by his stepdaughter.
(b) He is poisoned.
(c) He is attacked by a snake.
(d) He commits suicide.

14. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who is Julia engaged to?
(a) A bank president.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A local military officer.
(d) A police officer.

15. At the end of "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who does Holmes eat dinner with?
(a) St. Simon.
(b) Inspector Lestrade.
(c) Moulton and Doran.
(d) Watson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took the beryl coronet?

2. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what other item was taken from the person with the hat?

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

4. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what is Alexander Holder's profession?

5. Where does James Ryder hide the stolen object?

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