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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Holmes and Watson get to the countryside?
(a) Horseback.
(b) They take a carriage.
(c) They walk.
(d) Train.

2. What does the strange visitor say is making her shake?
(a) Fright.
(b) Cold.
(c) Weariness.
(d) Hunger.

3. What did Julia's body NOT show signs of?
(a) Violent attack.
(b) A struggle.
(c) Poisoning.
(d) Self mutilation.

4. How soon before her wedding did the twin sister die?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 4 weeks.

5. How did the neighbors feel when the young lady's step-father returned to his estate?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Fearful.

6. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Possessive.
(d) Passionate.

7. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Depressed.

8. What is the occupation of the narrator?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Actor.

9. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story?
(a) We can help you, and soon.
(b) We haven't a moment to lose.
(c) You should have come sooner.
(d) This is all so confusing.

10. How has the young lady's step-father's anger cost her money?
(a) She has had to pay court fees.
(b) She has had to pay people to smooth over brawls.
(c) She has had to repair the house.
(d) She has had to bail him out of jail.

11. What is the name of the narrator of this book?
(a) Williams.
(b) Watson.
(c) Wallace.
(d) Willard.

12. How many bedrooms are located on the ground floor of the estate?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

13. Where does the young lady's stepfather import his animals from?
(a) Peru.
(b) Malaysia.
(c) Africa.
(d) India.

14. How did the strange visitor travel to London?
(a) By train.
(b) On foot.
(c) On horseback.
(d) In a carriage.

15. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?
(a) 50.
(b) 80.
(c) 60.
(d) 70.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?

2. Why was the Chimney not a valid entrance into Julia's room?

3. Why is Helen living in Julia's room at this time?

4. What time does Holmes return from his researching?

5. Where does Holmes plan to go to research for this case?

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