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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?
(a) 60.
(b) 80.
(c) 70.
(d) 50.

2. What is the name of the young lady's step-father's estate?
(a) Sting Harvey.
(b) Strike Mount.
(c) Stoke Moran.
(d) Stone Haven.

3. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?
(a) Terrified.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Depressed.

4. Where were the step-father's cigars imported from?
(a) India.
(b) America.
(c) Cuba.
(d) France.

5. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?
(a) To keep their step-father out.
(b) To feel safer on the ground floor.
(c) To keep the animals out.
(d) To keep the wind out.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How soon is the strange visitor to be wed?

3. How did the young lady's butler die?

4. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?

5. What color is the strange visitor wearing at the beginning of the book?

(see the answer key)

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