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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the young lady's step-father's fortune spent away?
(a) Debts.
(b) Philanthropy unchecked.
(c) Riotous living.
(d) Gambling.

2. What was Julia holding in her hand when she died?
(a) A match.
(b) A wine goblet.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A Bible.

3. What did Julia's body NOT show signs of?
(a) Poisoning.
(b) A struggle.
(c) Self mutilation.
(d) Violent attack.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the coroner review Julia's death so thoroughly?

2. How did the strange visitor travel to London?

3. What does Holmes say Julia must have done just before she ran into the hall?

4. How did the young lady's mother die?

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

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