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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What was Julia wearing when she died?
(a) A riding suit.
(b) A ball gown.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A nightdress.

3. What two items does Holmes lay out on the bed as they wait in Julia's room?
(a) A cane and a candle.
(b) A knife and a rope.
(c) A book and a box of pills.
(d) A lamp and a saucer of milk.

4. What caused the bruising on Helen?
(a) She climbed out her window.
(b) Her stepfather.
(c) She fell down some stairs.
(d) She did it to herself.

5. What does Holmes ask for just after the big man leaves?
(a) A map of the country.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) His walking shoes.
(d) Some tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes describe the murder of Julia?

2. How soon before her wedding did the twin sister die?

3. Why does Watson insist on being involved in the plan that night?

4. What does the man who comes into Holmes's house look like to Watson?

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

(see the answer key)

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