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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Holmes say is his greatest reward for his help?
(a) His work.
(b) Punishing villains.
(c) The money.
(d) Helping others.

2. What did Helen hear on the morning she went to see Sherlock Holmes?
(a) Maniacal laughter.
(b) A high whistling.
(c) A cranking wood sound.
(d) A metal clanging.

3. What is wrong with the wood paneling in Julia's room?
(a) It is worm eaten.
(b) It has termites.
(c) It is severely warped.
(d) It has been scratched at.

4. How does the narrator describe Holmes's deductive abilities?
(a) Far too advanced for his own good.
(b) Almost magical.
(c) Incredible.
(d) Sly and cunning.

5. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) Some jerked beef.
(b) A bottle of brandy.
(c) A saucer of milk.
(d) A jar of ink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Watson think was with Julia when was in her room?

2. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?

3. What wakes the narrator up at the beginning of this book?

4. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull?

5. What caused the narrator to decide to write about the case after so long?

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