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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the case about of the woman who referred the visitor to Holmes?
(a) A printing press.
(b) A dog.
(c) Inheritance.
(d) Jewelery.

2. What does Holmes say is the most important fact of Helen's description of Julia?
(a) The sound of laughter.
(b) Her nakedness.
(c) The letter opener.
(d) The match in her hand.

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

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

5. What was the occupation of the man who wanted to marry the young lady's twin?
(a) Actor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen think Julia died of?

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

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

4. What did the young lady say caused her step-father's violent anger?

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

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