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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Holmes say is the most important fact of Helen's description of Julia?
(a) The match in her hand.
(b) Her nakedness.
(c) The sound of laughter.
(d) The letter opener.

2. What was the occupation of the young lady's father before he died?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) Banker.
(d) Farmer.

3. How did Holmes know the visitor took a dog carriage early that morning?
(a) He saw a wagon track on her skirt.
(b) There was a bit of leather on her sleeve.
(c) She had a receipt.
(d) There was mud on her skirts.

4. What does Watson say Holmes is doing while he covers his face on the trip to the house?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Practicing.
(c) Planning.
(d) Concentrating.

5. How much money would Julia have gotten had she been wed?
(a) $150 a month.
(b) $450 a month.
(c) $250 a month.
(d) $350 a month.

6. What is the name of the narrator of this book?
(a) Willard.
(b) Watson.
(c) Wallace.
(d) Williams.

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

8. Who does Watson think was with Julia when was in her room?
(a) Roylott.
(b) Nobody.
(c) An animal.
(d) A gypsy.

9. What does Holmes say Julia must have done just before she ran into the hall?
(a) Drank some alcohol.
(b) Took off her clothes.
(c) Lit a match to see something.
(d) Opened her window.

10. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?
(a) To feel safer on the ground floor.
(b) To keep the wind out.
(c) To keep the animals out.
(d) To keep their step-father out.

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

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

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

14. Where does the young lady's stepfather import his animals from?
(a) Malaysia.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Peru.

15. How many entrances were there into Julia's room?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Helen's mother's income fall to after her death?

2. What was the case about of the woman who referred the visitor to Holmes?

3. How has the young lady's step-father's anger cost her money?

4. What color is the strange visitor wearing at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case?

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