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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of the Red-Headed League?
(a) For the education of red-headed families.
(b) To outline the lineage of red-headed people.
(c) To preserve the wealth of red heads.
(d) To advance the interests of red-headed men everywhere.

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes believe is the reason for Wilson's job?
(a) To court his mistress.
(b) To use as a tax shelter.
(c) To keep Wilson away from his shop.
(d) To buy Wilson's business.

4. Holmes determines that Windbanks is ______________.
(a) A thief.
(b) A criminal.
(c) Sutherland's real father.
(d) Angel.

5. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?
(a) To the library.
(b) To the bank.
(c) To the gym.
(d) To the theatre.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Holmes' client in "The Red-Headed League?

3. In "A Case of Identity," what is Windbank's motive?

4. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip," what is Holmes feeling about the person he is looking for?

5. What is the female's profession in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miss Sutherland come into a large sum of money in "A Case of Identity?"

2. Describe Mr. Angel's appearance at the ball.

3. In "The Five Orange Pips", where are each of the letters sent from?

4. In "A Case of Identity", what does Holmes decide to do with the information he has found on Turner?

5. Describe the mystery in "A Case of Identity".

6. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes goes out disguised as a drunken stable worker to Miss Adler's stable. What happens when he follows Miss Adler?

7. How is "The Five Orange Pips" similar to "A Scandal in Bohemia"?

8. What do you know about Sherlock Holmes from "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

9. Who are the characters in "The Five Orange Pips"?

10. Who are the main characters in "A Case of Identity"?

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