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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?
(a) A small cot.
(b) A day bed.
(c) A canopy bed.
(d) A camp bed.

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

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

4. What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room?
(a) A ferret.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A monkey.

5. What do Holmes and Watson take off before they enter the window to Julia's room?
(a) Their shoes.
(b) Their coats.
(c) Their gloves.
(d) Their hats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Roylott keep in his safe?

2. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?

3. What did Holmes notice about Julia's bed?

4. What is the name of the Inn Holmes and Watson will stay in that night?

5. Why did Holmes partially blame himself for Roylott's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange thing did Holmes notice about Julia's bed, and what does this mean for the case?

2. What was heard just after Holmes hit at the bell pull?

3. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room, and what does Holmes think of this?

4. How does Helen react when she is told Roylott followed her to London?

5. What killed Julia and Roylott?

6. What happens when Holmes tries to use the bell-pull?

7. What does Holmes say to try and dissuade Watson from joining the plan that night, and how does Watson respond to this?

8. What did the authorities decide after investigating Roylott's death?

9. What instructions does Holmes give Helen before he leaves to his Inn for the night?

10. Why does Holmes tell Helen not to fear her step-father's intellect anymore?

(see the answer keys)

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