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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Holmes' directions, what must Hunter wait for Mr. Toller to do?

2. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor," what did the bride drop while walking down the aisle?

3. While sitting, what does Hunter notice?

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

5. In "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches," what job does Miss Violet Hunter ask Holmes opinion on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. Why is "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" more of a favorite than "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"

5. What happens to Lord St. Simon on his wedding day in "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor?"

6. What is Holder's niece's involvement with the stolen coronet?

7. What turn of events does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" end with?

8. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," why does Holder believe his son stole the coronet?

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

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

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