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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Holder take the Coronet home with him?
(a) To keep it safe.
(b) To sell it.
(c) To show it off to his family.
(d) To steal it.

2. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," who dies of strange circumstances?
(a) The main character's twin sister.
(b) The main character's father.
(c) The main character's mother.
(d) The main character's brother.

3. At the end of "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," what happens to Holder's son?
(a) He gets away with only probation.
(b) He is freed from jail.
(c) He sells the beryl coronet and is a rich man.
(d) He is sentenced to life in jail.

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

5. 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 nurse at the local clinic.
(c) A teacher in a small school.
(d) A bartender at a local pub.

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"
(a) Miss Helen Stoner.
(b) Victor Hatherly.
(c) Colonnel Lysander Stark.
(d) Inspector Bradstreet.

11. What happens to Mr. Rucastle's daughter?
(a) She is severely injured by the animal.
(b) She remains locked in her bedroom.
(c) She escapes with her lover.
(d) She is killed escaping her home.

12. What happens to Holder's niece?
(a) She is locked in her home.
(b) She is murdered.
(c) She disappears.
(d) She runs away.

13. Who does Holder accuse of taking the beryls?
(a) His son.
(b) His niece.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) Sir George Burnwell.

14. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the main character's home in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where does she go?
(a) On the roof.
(b) To a nearby inn.
(c) To a friends house.
(d) Downstairs in the basement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," how does Holmes determine where the goose was purchased?

2. How many people does Holder show the Coronet to?

3. Where do Miss Doran and Mr. Francis Hay Moulton meet?

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what weapon is used to cut off an appendage of the engineer's?

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

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