The Mystery of the Red-Headed League - Multiple Choice Test

Why does Mr. Wilson visit Sherlock Holmes?

• He wants to find a missing family member

• He was fired from a strange job without explanation

• He is concerned about a burglary

• He wants to hire Holmes for a business investment

What is unusual about the job Mr. Wilson takes with the Red-Headed League?

• He works only at night

• He must wear a red wig

• He is paid to copy articles

• He never meets his boss

Who encourages Mr. Wilson to apply for the Red-Headed League position?

• His wife

• A newspaper boy

• His assistant, Vincent Spaulding

• Sherlock Holmes

What is Vincent Spaulding's true identity?

• A detective in disguise

• A wealthy businessman

• A criminal planning a robbery

• Mr. Wilson's cousin

What does Holmes suspect about the purpose of the Red-Headed League?

• It is a prank

• It is a distraction from a crime

• It is a government experiment

• It is a charity scam

What clue makes Holmes suspect a tunnel is involved?

• Mr. Wilson's sudden wealth

• Spaulding's dirty knees

• The sound of digging

• A map found in Wilson’s shop

Where is the tunnel being dug?

• Under a park

• From the League office to Wilson’s house

• From Wilson’s cellar to a nearby bank

• From the theater to Holmes’ office

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CCSS.RI.1.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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How does Holmes catch the criminals?

• He sets a trap in the League office

• He disguises himself as a guard

• He waits at the store with police

• He follows them home