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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the case about of the woman who referred the visitor to Holmes?
(a) A dog.
(b) Jewelery.
(c) A printing press.
(d) Inheritance.

3. What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case?
(a) A little hesitant.
(b) Insulted.
(c) More interested.
(d) There is no change at all.

4. What is the name of the young lady's step-father's estate?
(a) Sting Harvey.
(b) Stoke Moran.
(c) Strike Mount.
(d) Stone Haven.

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

6. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story?
(a) You should have come sooner.
(b) This is all so confusing.
(c) We haven't a moment to lose.
(d) We can help you, and soon.

7. What does Holmes pull over his face while he travels to the house?
(a) His scarf.
(b) His shirt.
(c) His hat.
(d) His hand.

8. How soon is the strange visitor to be wed?
(a) 6 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 3 weeks.

9. What kept the young lady awake on the night her twin died?
(a) A tapping on her door.
(b) The roaring of animals.
(c) A storm.
(d) The singing of the gypsies.

10. What was the occupation of the man who wanted to marry the young lady's twin?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Writer.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Actor.

11. Where were the step-father's cigars imported from?
(a) India.
(b) Cuba.
(c) America.
(d) France.

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

13. How did the strange visitor travel to London?
(a) On foot.
(b) In a carriage.
(c) On horseback.
(d) By train.

14. What time does Holmes return from his researching?
(a) 2:00 pm.
(b) Noon.
(c) 1:00 pm.
(d) 11:00 am.

15. How did the big man get to Holmes's house?
(a) He asked a policeman.
(b) He read a map.
(c) He used the business card Holmes had passed out.
(d) He followed Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dr. Roylott use in an effort to revive Julia?

2. What is the name of the young lady?

3. How does the visitor describe Holmes's ability to know so much about her without her saying anything?

4. What wakes the narrator up at the beginning of this book?

5. What was Julia wearing when she died?

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