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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. How does Holmes make contact with the owner of the goose and hat?

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

3. At the end of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," what does Holmes hit with his cane?

4. Who does Holder accuse of taking the beryls?

5. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the main character's home in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," where does she go?

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 Copper Beeches," why does Mr. Rucastle hire Miss Violet Hunter?

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

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

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

6. In "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor", what happens to the couple after their marriage ceremony?

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

8. In "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb," what does Holmes deduce the machine is used for?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle sets his mysteries of Sherlock Holmes mainly in London in the late 19th century, commonly known as the Victorian Era. Describe the setting of the mysteries and analyze effect setting has on the plot.

Essay Topic 2

While it is true that many of these stories involve long monologues of characters recounting the details of past events, there is often taut and sprightly dialogue between Holmes and Watson. Using examples from the text, analyze Doyle's use of dialogue.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the point of view from which the Sherlock Holmes stories are told.

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