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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man who comes into Holmes's house look like to Watson?
(a) A farmer and a businessman.
(b) A desperate man and a genius.
(c) A devil and a saint.
(d) A prisoner and a detective.

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

3. What was the occupation of the young lady's father before he died?
(a) Banker.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Gentleman.
(d) Soldier.

4. What kind of expression does Watson say is on the face of the man who comes to see Holmes?
(a) Beligerant.
(b) Dull.
(c) Evil.
(d) Anxious.

5. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?
(a) To feel safer on the ground floor.
(b) To keep the animals out.
(c) To keep their step-father out.
(d) To keep the wind out.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Holmes say his strange visitor is?

2. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?

3. What two things does Holmes tell Watson to pack for their trip?

4. What is unique about the case written about in this book?

5. How does Watson describe the countryside as he and Holmes travel through it?

(see the answer key)

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