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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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