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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the big man get to Holmes's house?
(a) He followed Helen.
(b) He read a map.
(c) He asked a policeman.
(d) He used the business card Holmes had passed out.

2. How does Holmes describe the murder of Julia?
(a) Pompous.
(b) Cruel.
(c) Extravagant.
(d) Subtle.

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

4. What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound?
(a) The bars in the chimney.
(b) Some crawling in the air ducts.
(c) A mechanical device.
(d) The shuttered window.

5. How many wings of the step-father's estate are inhabitable?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man does Holmes say makes the most devious criminal?

2. What time does Holmes return from his researching?

3. What kept the young lady awake on the night her twin died?

4. What kind of expression does Watson say is on the face of the man who comes to see Holmes?

5. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?

(see the answer key)

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