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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was the Chimney not a valid entrance into Julia's room?
(a) It had been filled in.
(b) The flu was shut.
(c) There was a great fire burning.
(d) It was barred.

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

4. What wakes the narrator up at the beginning of this book?
(a) The chiming of the clock.
(b) Holmes standing over his bed.
(c) A knock at the door.
(d) The sound of breaking glass.

5. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story?
(a) You should have come sooner.
(b) We haven't a moment to lose.
(c) This is all so confusing.
(d) We can help you, and soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Julia's last words?

2. What is the young lady's step-father's occupation?

3. During what month does this book begin?

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

5. What is the name of the young lady?

(see the answer key)

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