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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the rope hanging from the ceiling in Julia's room used for?
(a) Getting out of bed.
(b) Pulling the blinds.
(c) Hanging clothing.
(d) Ringing a bell.

2. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?
(a) There was a drop in agricultural prices.
(b) There was a drop in military salaries.
(c) There were less people to sustain on the income.
(d) There was a penalty for Roylott's imprisonment.

3. What does the young lady think intensified her step-father's violent tendencies?
(a) His time in the military.
(b) Living in the tropics.
(c) The untimely death of her mother.
(d) Living in poverty.

4. What does Helen say is inside the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) Business papers.
(b) His guns.
(c) Stragely shaped packets.
(d) Jewels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Helen say she cannot be certain of what she heard in the hall that night?

2. What does Holmes examine before he finishes his study of Roylott's room?

3. What is the name of the narrator of this book?

4. Who are the young lady's step-father's only friends?

5. What did Helen think Julia's last words referred to?

(see the answer key)

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