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

2. What is found in the stomach of a goose?
(a) The stolen blue carbuncle.
(b) The stolen hope diamond.
(c) A stolen check.
(d) The stolen crown jewels.

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

4. What is unusual about the requirements for the job Miss Violet Hunter seeks?
(a) She would need to wear funny shoes and glasses.
(b) She would need to wear specific dresses and cut her hair.
(c) She wouldn't be paid very much.
(d) It is an unusual job for a woman.

5. What time of year is it at the beginning of "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?"
(a) Easter.
(b) Summertime.
(c) St. Patrick's Day.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what does Inspector Lestrade find in the river?

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

3. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat based on the size?

4. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does the engineer do to anger his employer?

5. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes conclude about the machine?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," who is the man who accompanies Miss Doran to Holmes' apartment?

2. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," before agreeing to work, what does Victor ask Stark?

3. How is "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches" similar to "The Adventures of the Speckled Band?"

4. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle hire Miss Violet Hunter?

5. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," Inspector Lestrade shows Holmes a piece of evidence. What part of the note is most interesting to Holmes?

6. In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," why does Helen go to see Holmes?

7. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," as the policeman tries to stop a gang beating up a man, what two items does the victim drop before running off?

8. What is Ryder's role in the theft of the blue carbuncle?

9. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes do with the criminal at the end of the story?

10. Describe the plot twist in "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet."

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