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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 tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?
(a) Lock her door.
(b) Never be alone with him.
(c) Keep a fire in her hearth.
(d) Arm herself.

2. What is the rope hanging from the ceiling in Julia's room used for?
(a) Getting out of bed.
(b) Hanging clothing.
(c) Pulling the blinds.
(d) Ringing a bell.

3. What does Holmes do while the big man is insulting him?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Faints.
(c) Packs his bag.
(d) Reads.

4. Why does Holmes say he knows he can defeat Roylott?
(a) He knows Roylott's next move.
(b) He is smarter than Roylott.
(c) He is calmer than Roylott.
(d) He has a better plan than Roylott.

5. What does the man who comes into Holmes's house look like to Watson?
(a) A prisoner and a detective.
(b) A devil and a saint.
(c) A farmer and a businessman.
(d) A desperate man and a genius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What killed Julia?

2. How do Holmes and Watson get to the countryside?

3. What does Holmes do after leaving Roylott's room?

4. What were Julia's last words?

5. When is Roylott expected back at the house on the day Holmes gets there?

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