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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. When does "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" take place?

2. In "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb," what does the engineer try to fix?

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

4. What is the rate of pay for the engineer in "The Adventures of the Engineer's Thumb?"

5. Who is Holmes' client in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band?"

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," what does Holmes deduce about the owner of the hat.

2. In "The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet," how does Holder end up with the Beryl Coronet?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Holmes tell Hunter to do in "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the genre of the novel. What qualities make it fit that description? Use examples from the text to support your points.

Essay Topic 2

Which short story is your favorite? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" and "The Five Orange Pips," focusing on Holmes's bringing criminals to justice.

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