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

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

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) "We'll have to dig deep to find out what it is."
D) "Clopping hooves and other subdued street noises can be heard in the background."

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

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

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

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

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