A) The bank director was grateful to Holmes.
B) Watson didn't notice Ms. Spaulding's dirty skirt.
C) The bank was located behind Wilson's shop.
D) Duncan Ross's hair was brighter than Wilson's.

A) suspicious; convincing
B) helpful; deceptive
C) jealous; cunning
D) impatient; harmless

A) "Clopping hooves and other subdued street noises can be heard in the background."
B) "We'll have to dig deep to find out what it is."
C) "As for Duncan Ross. He's vanished without a trace."
D) "There is nothing out of the ordinary about his looks, other than his hair, which is as orange as freshly peeled carrots."

A) eager
B) wise
C) sensitive
D) sharp

A) Victoria Spaulding quit her job.
B) Watson went out and bought a revolver.
C) Holmes told Mr. Wilson that he'd solved the case.
D) Holmes contacted Inspector Jones

A) she and Duncan Ross knew each other.
B) the Red-Headed League was real.
C) she was developing film in the basement.
D) she wanted to learn how to run a shop.

A) his acute skills of observation
B) his determination and wit
C) his patience with Dr. Watson's lack of mindfulness
D) his ability to remember things that happened long ago.

A) Mindful people don't use cell phones
B) No one is as smart as Sherlock Holmes
C) We should all work to develop our powers of concentration.
D) People who meditate are much happier than those who don't