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The Adventure of the Speckled Band | Quiz

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band | Quiz

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1)

What did Helen think Julia's last words referred to? (from Section 3)

Something she had eaten.
A specter.
Dr. Roylott.
A gypsie's garb.
2)

What made the whistling sound? (from Section 8)

A penny whistle.
Roylott.
A tea kettle.
A creaky hinge.
3)

Who does Holmes ask for an opinion on the case? (from Section 4)

Watson.
Helen.
A local officer.
His housekeeper.
4)

What does Helen have to do before she can return to the house? (from Section 3)

Speak with the police.
Write a letter to her fiance.
Buy herself a weapon.
Run some errands.
5)

What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case? (from Section 4)

There is no change at all.
A little hesitant.
More interested.
Insulted.
6)

How does Helen feel when she hears that Roylott followed her to Holmes's house? (from Section 5)

Angry.
Horrified.
Not surprised.
Fearful.
7)

What was the whistling sound for? (from Section 8)

Sending the snake off.
Rewarding the snake.
Keeping the snake calm.
Getting the snake to come back.
8)

What does Holmes say he will NOT feel much of about Roylott's death? (from Section 8)

Revenge.
Happiness.
Guilt.
Dissappointment.
9)

How does Watson describe the countryside as he and Holmes travel through it? (from Section 4)

Soggy.
Muddy.
Dreary.
Lovely.
10)

What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound? (from Section 4)

Some crawling in the air ducts.
The bars in the chimney.
The shuttered window.
A mechanical device.
11)

What did Holmes notice about Julia's bed? (from Section 6)

It was made from two kinds of wood.
It was oddly close to the window.
It was cracked in the middle.
It was clamped to the floor.
12)

Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room? (from Section 5)

There are no workers there.
The wall does not need repairs.
The scaffolding is not set up correctly.
Nothing has been moved out of the room.
13)

What does Holmes do while the big man is insulting him? (from Section 4)

Faints.
Laughs.
Packs his bag.
Reads.
14)

What is wrapped around Roylott's neck when Holmes enters his room? (from Section 7)

A snake.
A scarf.
A bandana.
A noose.
15)

What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story? (from Section 3)

We can help you, and soon.
This is all so confusing.
You should have come sooner.
We haven't a moment to lose.
16)

When does Roylott get home from the city? (from Section 6)

Dusk.
Early afternoon.
Dawn.
Midnight.
17)

Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull? (from Section 7)

Roylott's room.
Down the hall.
Out the window.
Helen's room.
18)

What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room? (from Section 5)

A ferret.
A dog.
A cat.
A monkey.
19)

What does Holmes chastise himself for while telling Watson how he solved the case? (from Section 8)

Being too risky with Helen's life.
Jumping to conclusions.
Not learning more about the snake.
Not acting fast enough to save Roylott.
20)

Why did Holmes partially blame himself for Roylott's death? (from Section 8)

He did not tell the authorities when he knew what the danger was.
He angered the snake.
He did not warn Roylott.
He did not kill the snake when he had the chance.
21)

Who does Holmes see walking along the path to the house? (from Section 4)

A gypsy.
Helen's fiance.
The big man.
Helen.
22)

What is the name of the Inn Holmes and Watson will stay in that night? (from Section 6)

The Crown.
The Crumb.
The Kiss.
The King.
23)

What color is the house? (from Section 5)

Blue.
Brown.
Grey.
White.
24)

Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan? (from Section 6)

They could get caught.
He might get in the way.
It is dangerous.
He is engaged.
25)

What caused the bruising on Helen? (from Section 3)

Her stepfather.
She climbed out her window.
She fell down some stairs.
She did it to herself.
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