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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the young lady's butler die?
(a) He was drowned.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He was beaten to death.
(d) He caught a fever.

2. What caused the narrator to decide to write about the case after so long?
(a) He has more time on his hands.
(b) His wife asked him to.
(c) The woman he made the promise to had died.
(d) People are doubting Holmes's abilities.

3. What was the occupation of the young lady's father before he died?
(a) Banker.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Gentleman.

4. How soon before her wedding did the twin sister die?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 1 week.

5. What does the strange visitor say is making her shake?
(a) Weariness.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Fright.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the narrator describe Holmes's deductive abilities?

3. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?

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

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

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