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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has Helen seen the inside of Roylott's safe?
(a) Four times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

2. How does Helen feel when she hears that Roylott followed her to Holmes's house?
(a) Not surprised.
(b) Angry.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Fearful.

3. How does Holmes say he learns about people before they speak to him?
(a) Really good guesses.
(b) Acute observance.
(c) Psychic abilities.
(d) Plain clues.

4. Why does Holmes say he knows he can defeat Roylott?
(a) He is calmer than Roylott.
(b) He knows Roylott's next move.
(c) He has a better plan than Roylott.
(d) He is smarter than Roylott.

5. What does Helen say is inside the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) Business papers.
(b) His guns.
(c) Stragely shaped packets.
(d) Jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Holmes's deductive abilities?

2. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room?

3. Who is the large man who comes to see Holmes?

4. What was Julia wearing when she died?

5. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?

(see the answer key)

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