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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Holmes partially blame himself for Roylott's death?
(a) He did not kill the snake when he had the chance.
(b) He did not warn Roylott.
(c) He angered the snake.
(d) He did not tell the authorities when he knew what the danger was.

2. What does Holmes like to smoke when he is thinking?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) All of these.
(d) Cigars.

3. How do Holmes and Watson get onto the property at night?
(a) They climb a tree and jump over the fence.
(b) They climb the gate.
(c) They break down the fence.
(d) Through a hole in the fence.

4. What does Holmes say Julia must have done just before she ran into the hall?
(a) Lit a match to see something.
(b) Opened her window.
(c) Took off her clothes.
(d) Drank some alcohol.

5. How did the young lady's butler die?
(a) He was beaten to death.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He was drowned.
(d) He caught a fever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen hear when she left her room on the night her sister died?

2. Where does Holmes tell Helen to spend the night after Roylott goes to sleep?

3. What did the young lady say caused her step-father's violent anger?

4. How long do Watson and Holmes wait in Julia's dark room?

5. Why did the snake bite Roylott?

(see the answer key)

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