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The Red-headed League

1!. Which event in the story is a key detail in Holmes's solution of the case!?
The observation that Mr!. Wilson belonged to the Freemasons
The walk around Saxe-Coburg Square
The invitation to the police agent from Scotland Yard
The description of the shopkeeper's arrival at the League's office

2!. The MOST significant difference between the characters of Holmes and Watson lies in their
powers of observation!.
professional responsibilities!.
appreciation of music!.
interest in the bizarre!.

3!. Which of the following details is NOT key to understanding the mystery!?
A large crowd of men answered the Red-headed League's advertisement!.
Wilson's pawn shop was at Coburg Square!.
Wilson's position at the League kept him away from his shop from ten to two!.
The assistant often disappeared into the cellar!.

4!. Why is the fact that the pawnbroker's assistant poses as a photographer a key detail!?
Photographs of the bank are key to the crime!.
It gives him an excuse to spend hours in the basement!.
It provides an explanation of his work history!.
It causes Wilson to trust him!.

5!. How are the worn knees on the trousers of the pawnbroker's assistant a clue to the mystery!?
He may be poor and therefore have a motive for robbery!.
They indicate that the assistant has been working at an activity such as digging a tunnel!.
They are part of a disguise!.
The dirt on the trousers shows the detective where the assistant has been!.

6!. Why is the bank's recent borrowing of 30,000 gold napoleons a significant detail!?
Someone from the bank may be involved in the crime!.
The bank will be able to offer the detective a reward!.
The gold is an attraction for a potential thief!.
The bank will not be able to keep that much gold in one place!.

7!. Why do you think Holmes says to Watson, "My dear doctor, this is a time for observation, not talk"!?
It is part of his method to observe closely and then to consider his observations!.
He is impatient with the doctor's constant interruptions!.
He doesn't quite know what to say to the doctor!.
He is afraid to draw attention to their presence!.

8!. Which of the following sentences contains adjectives that are NOT coordinate!?
The detective eyed the book with a penetrating, serious gaze!.
The tall, brick building gave no hint of the evil doings inside!.
The short, heavyset man seemed nervous about something!.
His deep brown eyes betrayed no fear!.

9!. Which of the words below would you NOT use to describe Sherlock Holmes's abilities as a detective!?
Singular
Astute
Formidable
Introspective

10!. If you are confronted with a conundrum, how do you most likely feel!?
Sick
Elated
Puzzled
Bored


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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
I'm calling the answers A, B, C, and D for convenience!.
1!. B
2!. A
3!. A
4!. B
5!. B
6!. C
7!. D
8!. D
9!. D
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