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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?
(a) He ignored him.
(b) He yelled and cursed at him.
(c) He was very conceited towards the boy.
(d) He was surprisingly kind.

2. What did the authorities decide after reviewing Roylott's death?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) A gypsy let the snake in.
(c) He ingested the same poison as Julia did.
(d) He died while being careless with his animal.

3. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan?
(a) They could get caught.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) He might get in the way.
(d) He is engaged.

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

5. What did Holmes notice about Julia's bed?
(a) It was cracked in the middle.
(b) It was made from two kinds of wood.
(c) It was oddly close to the window.
(d) It was clamped to the floor.

6. What excuse is Helen supposed to use to get to her room early?
(a) She wants to do some reading.
(b) She has a headache.
(c) She needs some time alone.
(d) She is very tired.

7. When does Roylott get home from the city?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

8. Where does Holmes tell Helen to spend the night after Roylott goes to sleep?
(a) Her old bedroom.
(b) The inn.
(c) Her housekeeper's room.
(d) A room in the damaged wing.

9. What does Holmes tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?
(a) Arm herself.
(b) Lock her door.
(c) Keep a fire in her hearth.
(d) Never be alone with him.

10. What did the snake get every time it returned from Julia's room?
(a) Milk.
(b) Frogs.
(c) A rat.
(d) Time outside.

11. Where did Holmes send Helen after telling her what happened?
(a) Her aunt's house.
(b) His home in London.
(c) Her fiance's house.
(d) The Inn.

12. How long before Julia's death was the bell-pull installed?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) A day.
(c) 2 days.
(d) A week.

13. How long before Julia's death was the ventilator installed?
(a) A week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) A day.
(d) 2 days.

14. What color was the creature that killed Julia?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

15. What kind of safe does Roylott keep in his room?
(a) Iron.
(b) Copper.
(c) Steel.
(d) Wooden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Watson say the house is shaped like?

2. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?

3. What does Holmes hit the bell pull with when the whistling sound begins?

4. What did the coroner's office miss while examining Julia's body?

5. What word does Watson use to describe Holmes's face when something in Roylott's room catches his eye?

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