The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb

Why does Victor Hatherley seek Dr. Watson's help?

• Dr. Watson has a sterling reputation.

• Dr. Watson helped a man who worked at the train station.

• Hatherley needs medical attention.

• All of These

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How does Dr. Watson describe his friend Sherlock Holmes?

• A piper

• A Bohemian

• A pest

• A Blimey

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What does Hatherley do for a living?

• hydraulic engineer

• mechanical engineer

• electrical engineer

• civil engineer

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What is suspicious about Colonel Lysander Stark?

• He pays excessively.

• He lies about what the machine is for.

• He wants the job done at night.

• He asks about Hatherley's family relations.

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What question does Holmes ask Hatherley while telling his story?

• He asks about his thumb.

• He asks about the horses.

• He asks about Stark's appearance.

• He asks if he'd like some tea.

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Who tries to warn Hatherley?

• A mystery woman named Elise

• Stark's secretary and manager

• Stark whose real name is Fitz

• Stark's housekeeper

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What was Hatherley hired to do?

• Fix a press

• Fix a pipe

• Fix an electrical panel

• Fix a motor

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How does Hatherley escape being crushed?

• He squeezes between two boards in the wall.

• Stark's sister turns off the machine.

• He falls and lands on his feet?

• He is strong enough to stop the machine.

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How does Hatherley lose his thumb?

• Stark cuts it off while Hatherley hangs from a window ledge.

• Stark's sister cuts it off to save his life.

• Stark's assistant shoots it off.

• Hatherley has to cut it off to save his life.

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What happens after Hatherley loses his thumb?

• He passes out.

• He runs to the train station.

• He calls the police.

• He rubs some dirt on it.

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