Sherlock Holmes and the Red Headed League Quiz

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Jabez Wilson was offered a well-paying job that required him to copy the Encyclopedia Britannica?

• The job offer was a test to see if Jabez Wilson was capable of completing a difficult task

• Jabez Wilson was offered the job because of his expertise in copying the Encyclopedia Britannica

• The job offer was a ruse to get Jabez Wilson out of his shop for a specific period of time.

• The job offer was a legitimate opportunity for Jabez Wilson to earn extra money

Answer explanation

The job offer was a ruse to get Jabez Wilson out of his shop for a specific period of time.

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Based on the story, what conclusion can you draw about the red headed league?

• It was a secret society for red headed individuals

• It was a clever ruse to distract Jabez Wilson for a bank robbery.

• It was a charity organization for red headed people

• It was a group of detectives solving red headed related crimes

Answer explanation

The red headed league was a clever ruse to distract Jabez Wilson for a bank robbery.

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What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Mr. Wilson's assistant was actually a criminal in disguise?

• The conclusion is that Mr. Wilson's assistant was actually a criminal in disguise.

• The conclusion is that Mr. Wilson's assistant was actually a professional chef.

• The conclusion is that Mr. Wilson's assistant was actually a famous actor.

• The conclusion is that Mr. Wilson's assistant was actually a spy for the government.

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What conclusion can you draw from the fact that the red headed league suddenly disbanded?

• The members of the league all got new jobs

• It was a cover for criminal activity

• The red headed people were no longer interested in being part of the league

• The leader of the league decided to retire and disband the organization

Answer explanation

The sudden disbandment of the red headed league suggests that it was a cover for criminal activity.

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Based on the events in the story, what conclusion can you draw about the character of Sherlock Holmes?

• Sherlock Holmes is highly observant and intelligent.

• Sherlock Holmes is lazy and uninterested.

• Sherlock Holmes is easily fooled and gullible.

• Sherlock Holmes is forgetful and careless.

Answer explanation

Based on the events, Sherlock Holmes is highly observant and intelligent.

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What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Mr. Wilson's assistant had a red beard?

• Mr. Wilson's assistant is a spy for a foreign government

• Mr. Wilson's assistant is a member of a secret society

• Possible connection to the Red Headed League

• Mr. Wilson's assistant is a redhead

Answer explanation

The fact that Mr. Wilson's assistant had a red beard suggests a possible connection to the Red Headed League, the correct choice.

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Based on the story, what conclusion can you draw about the motives of the criminals involved in the red headed league?

• Loyalty and friendship

• Charity and honesty

• Greed and distraction

• Revenge and justice

Answer explanation

The motives of the criminals in the red headed league were greed and distraction, as they used it as a means to carry out their criminal activities.

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that the red headed league was a ploy to keep Mr. Wilson out of his shop for a certain period of time?

• The ploy was designed to improve Mr. Wilson's business

• The ploy was designed to help Mr. Wilson expand his shop

• The ploy was designed to provide Mr. Wilson with a vacation

• The ploy was designed to create a distraction and keep Mr. Wilson out of his shop.

Answer explanation

The red headed league was a ploy to create a distraction and keep Mr. Wilson out of his shop.

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Based on the story, what conclusion can you draw about the intelligence of the criminals involved?

• The criminals were not very intelligent and made many mistakes

• The criminals displayed a high level of intelligence in executing their plan.

• The criminals were of average intelligence and lacked planning

• The criminals were highly intelligent but made a few errors in their plan

Answer explanation

The criminals displayed a high level of intelligence in executing their plan.

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What conclusion can you draw from the fact that Sherlock Holmes was able to solve the case?

• Sherlock Holmes used magic to solve the case

• Sherlock Holmes bribed someone to get the information

• Sherlock Holmes has exceptional deductive reasoning and keen observation skills.

• Sherlock Holmes got lucky and stumbled upon the solution

Answer explanation

Sherlock Holmes was able to solve the case because he has exceptional deductive reasoning and keen observation skills.

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