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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Holmes ask for an opinion on the case?
(a) Helen.
(b) A local officer.
(c) Watson.
(d) His housekeeper.

2. How many wings of the step-father's estate are inhabitable?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. What does Holmes say the strange visitor is welcome to do in front of the narrator?
(a) Take comfort.
(b) Speak freely.
(c) Eat.
(d) Weep.

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

5. What time does Holmes return from his researching?
(a) Noon.
(b) 1:00 pm.
(c) 2:00 pm.
(d) 11:00 am.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the young lady's step-father's only friends?

2. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?

3. How does Holmes say he learns about people before they speak to him?

4. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?

5. Who does Holmes think killed Julia?

(see the answer key)

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