Mr. Wilson and the Red-Headed League

Mr. Wilson and the Red-Headed League

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a peculiar case involving the Red-Headed League. Mr. Wilson, a pawn broker, is hired for a mysterious job that ends abruptly. Holmes deduces that the job was a ruse to keep Wilson away while criminals tunneled into a bank vault. Holmes and Watson, with the help of the police, capture the culprits and prevent a bank robbery.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique feature of Mr. Wilson that stands out?

His clothing

His height

His red hair

His accent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Holmes deduce Mr. Wilson has been to China?

By his accent

By his clothing

By his hairstyle

By his tattoo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the advertised salary for the Red-Headed League position?

Five pounds a week

Four pounds a week

Three pounds a week

Two pounds a week

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What task was Mr. Wilson required to perform at the League?

Manage accounts

Answer phone calls

Write letters

Copy the Encyclopedia Britannica

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Holmes observe about Vincent Spalding that was suspicious?

His trousers

His hat

His shoes

His watch

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is John Clay in relation to the case?

A criminal

A journalist

A detective

A banker

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ultimate goal of the criminals?

To forge documents

To kidnap someone

To rob a bank

To steal a painting