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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room?
(a) The scaffolding is not set up correctly.
(b) The wall does not need repairs.
(c) There are no workers there.
(d) Nothing has been moved out of the room.

4. What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A dog.
(c) A ferret.
(d) A cat.

5. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?
(a) He was very conceited towards the boy.
(b) He was surprisingly kind.
(c) He yelled and cursed at him.
(d) He ignored him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Watson describe the countryside as he and Holmes travel through it?

2. What word does Watson use to describe Holmes's face when something in Roylott's room catches his eye?

3. What does the narrator say he gets his greatest pleasure from?

4. What does the young lady think intensified her step-father's violent tendencies?

5. What was Julia holding in her hand when she died?

(see the answer key)

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