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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room?
(a) There are no workers there.
(b) The wall does not need repairs.
(c) Nothing has been moved out of the room.
(d) The scaffolding is not set up correctly.

2. How does Watson describe the countryside as he and Holmes travel through it?
(a) Soggy.
(b) Muddy.
(c) Dreary.
(d) Lovely.

3. What does Holmes say he knew he would find in the house before he ever got to it?
(a) A fake bell-pull.
(b) Locks on the windows.
(c) A ventilator shaft.
(d) A hole in the wall.

4. What does Watson say Holmes is doing while he covers his face on the trip to the house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Concentrating.
(c) Practicing.
(d) Planning.

5. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?
(a) 4:00 am.
(b) 3:00 am.
(c) 5:00 am.
(d) 2:00 am.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young lady's twin sister?

2. What does Holmes do after leaving Roylott's room?

3. What does Holmes examine before he finishes his study of Roylott's room?

4. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan?

5. What does Holmes tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?

(see the answer key)

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