The Red-Headed League

Who is the main character?

• Jabez Wilson

• Dr. Watson

• Sherlock Holmes

• Vincent Spaulding

Who are the detectives?

• Dr. Watson

• Mr. Spaulding

• Sherlock Holmes

• Mr. Wilson

What kind of business does Mr. Wilson own?

• bank

• book publishing company

• detective business

• pawn shop

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Who told Mr. Wilson about the Red-Headed League?

• Vincent Spaulding

• Sherlock Holmes

• Dr. Watson

• Mr. Merryweather

Which is NOT one of the requirements for the "job" with The Red-Headed League?

• Must sit for 4 hours (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

• Pay is 4 pounds per week

• Must copy the Encyclopedia Brittanica

• Can only leave if sick

Why was Mr. Wilson told The Red-Headed League was created?

• to make fun of redheads

• to provide additional income for redheads

• to keep him occupied

• to start another book company

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Who is Duncan Ross?

• Mr. Wilson's assistant

• the head of the Red-Headed League

• the victim

• a banker

How long did the Red-Headed League last?

• 1 month

• 1 week

• 2 months

• 1 year

Which does NOT describe Mr. Wilson?

• a Freemason

• someone who has done a lot of writing recently

• someone who has recently been to China

• a skinny, intelligent man

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Why did Mr. Wilson say Mr. Spaulding spent so much time in the basement?

• developing photographs

• making a tunnel

• stocking inventory

• investigating a crime

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