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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last name of the young lady's step-father?
(a) Royton.
(b) Roylott.
(c) Ryner.
(d) Ryans.

2. How does the visitor describe Holmes's ability to know so much about her without her saying anything?
(a) Acute observance.
(b) Really good guesses.
(c) Plain clues.
(d) Psychic abilities.

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

4. How does Holmes say he learns about people before they speak to him?
(a) Plain clues.
(b) Psychic abilities.
(c) Acute observance.
(d) Really good guesses.

5. What is the name of the young lady?
(a) Helene Steiner.
(b) Heather Stickler.
(c) Harriet Stoker.
(d) Helen Stoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Holmes say his strange visitor is?

2. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?

3. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?

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

5. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?

(see the answer key)

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