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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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