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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 he knew he would find in the house before he ever got to it?
(a) A fake bell-pull.
(b) Locks on the windows.
(c) A hole in the wall.
(d) A ventilator shaft.

2. Where does Holmes plan to meet with Helen?
(a) In the town.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) At the house.
(d) At the train station.

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

4. What were Julia's last words?
(a) It was him.
(b) Why oh why?
(c) The whistling.
(d) Speckled band.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan?

3. What time does Holmes return from his researching?

4. How much money did the young lady's mother get every month after her husband died?

5. What two items does Holmes lay out on the bed as they wait in Julia's room?

(see the answer key)

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