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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Red-Headed League," where do Holmes and Watson go?

2. Describe Holmes' client in "The Five Orange Pips."

3. In "The Red-Headed League," what does Holmes ask Watson to bring with him at night?

4. What character does "The Man with the Twisted Lip" begin a description with?

5. What is the relationship between Angel and Sutherland?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Holmes' process for solving cases.

2. Describe the objective of "The Red-Headed League".

3. What is the case Holmes takes on in "A Scandal in Bohemia?"

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

5. In "The Man with the Twisted Lip", Watson and Holmes meet up while working on separate cases. What do their two cases have in common?

6. What are Wilson's job duties for "The Red-Headed League"?

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

8. As "A Case of Identity" begins, what are Watson and Holmes discussing?

9. What dangerous favor does Isa Whitney ask of Watson?

10. What characteristics of a Holmes mystery are included in "A Case of Identity"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two stories from this collection.

Essay Topic 2

Write a character analysis of Holmes. Include the following: physical description, character traits, family/friends, profession, cases.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Holmes is brilliant or just lucky? Defend your argument with examples from the text.

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