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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Holmes see walking along the path to the house?
(a) Helen.
(b) The big man.
(c) Helen's fiance.
(d) A gypsy.

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

3. How does the narrator describe Holmes's deductive abilities?
(a) Almost magical.
(b) Sly and cunning.
(c) Incredible.
(d) Far too advanced for his own good.

4. How much money did the young lady's mother get every month after her husband died?
(a) 250 pounds.
(b) 750 pounds.
(c) 1,000 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

5. What does the big man bend with his bare hands?
(a) A door handle.
(b) A high backed chair.
(c) A fire poker.
(d) A hammer.

6. What two things does Holmes tell Watson to pack for their trip?
(a) His medical bag and some shoes.
(b) A toothbrush and a revolver.
(c) A dagger and a cloak.
(d) A hairbrush and a cane.

7. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Possessive.

8. What is the name of the young lady's twin sister?
(a) Jeanette.
(b) Julia.
(c) Jane.
(d) Joanna.

9. Where does Holmes see bruises on Helen?
(a) Her wrists.
(b) Her fingers.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her ankles.

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

11. What color is the strange visitor wearing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

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

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

14. During what month does this book begin?
(a) April.
(b) June.
(c) August.
(d) February.

15. How many bedrooms are located on the ground floor of the estate?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Holmes plan to go to research for this case?

2. How soon is the strange visitor to be wed?

3. What is the name of the young lady?

4. What is unique about the case written about in this book?

5. What is the name of the young lady's step-father's estate?

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