Quiz on The Redheaded League

Which 3 characters start the story "The Redheaded League" in the first scene?

• Watson, Holmes, Vincent Spaulding

• Mr. Wilson, Sherlock Holmes, Watson

• Mr. Spaulding, Holmes, Mr. Wilson

• Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Ezekiah Hopkins

Who was the ODD job advertisement for ?

• Men only over 21 years old

• Professors and Detectives

• Mean with red hair

• Men in bowling leagues

Why does Mr. Wilson's employee, Vincent Spaulding, take him to the Redheaded League ?

• Spaulding knew his boss was red-headed and thought it would be a good opportunity.

• Spaulding had red hair but needed his boss (Wilson) to help him in the interview

• Because they both had red hair and were curious

• None of these.

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After J.B. Wilson's interview at the Redheaded League, what happens?

• Both Spaulding & Wilson get jobs there.

• The interviewer (Duncan Ross) wants Vincent Spaulding instead for the job.

• The interviewer (Duncan Ross) said that Wilson's hair was not good enough.

• They hire him because his red hair is "such a fine head of hair".

How did Wilson think he would manage 2 jobs (he has a store!)?

• Wilson only had to come to his new job between 10-2

• Spaulding said he would take care of the store while Wilson was working.

• He only had to copy stuff out of the encyclopedia, so not too big of a deal!

• All of the above

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Which of these were true about Wilson's job at the Redheaded League?

• He only worked for 8 weeks until it suddenly ended.

• He was surprised how good the pay was (4 pounds a week!)

• Both of these.

• None of these.

What were Holmes & Dr. Watson's reaction to Wilson when he finished telling his story?

• Holmes said it would take about a month to give Wilson an answer.

• They rejected helping Wilson solve it.

• They were full of fear.

• They found it amusing and laughed.

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On page 39 (when they start to investigate), what is the first thing they do?

• Visit Vincent Spaulding at the store (anonymously)

• Go to the office of the Red-headed League

• Tell Vincent Spaulding they are investigating for Wilson

• Go out to eat and postpone finding out clues.

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When Dr. Watson comes to their home on Baker Street, he finds that Sherlock Holmes is meeting with...

• the police

• Vincent Spaulding

• J.B. Wilson again

• the interviewer from Redheaded League, Duncan Ross