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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Helen hear when she left her room on the night her sister died?
(a) Maniacal laughter.
(b) Creaking wood.
(c) Metallic clanging.
(d) Sobbing.

2. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?
(a) 3:00 am.
(b) 4:00 am.
(c) 2:00 am.
(d) 5:00 am.

3. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?
(a) 80.
(b) 70.
(c) 50.
(d) 60.

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. What is unique about the case written about in this book?
(a) It was very unusual.
(b) It was solved by someone else.
(c) It took longer than usual to solve.
(d) It was never solved.

9. What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound?
(a) The shuttered window.
(b) A mechanical device.
(c) Some crawling in the air ducts.
(d) The bars in the chimney.

10. What does Holmes say is his greatest reward for his help?
(a) Helping others.
(b) Punishing villains.
(c) The money.
(d) His work.

11. What does the young lady think intensified her step-father's violent tendencies?
(a) Living in poverty.
(b) Living in the tropics.
(c) His time in the military.
(d) The untimely death of her mother.

12. What is the occupation of the narrator?
(a) Police officer.
(b) Writer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Actor.

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

14. What did Helen think Julia's last words referred to?
(a) Something she had eaten.
(b) A gypsie's garb.
(c) A specter.
(d) Dr. Roylott.

15. Who are the young lady's step-father's only friends?
(a) Wandering salesmen.
(b) Gypsies.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Policemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Watson think was with Julia when was in her room?

2. What was the occupation of the man who wanted to marry the young lady's twin?

3. How many bedrooms are located on the ground floor of the estate?

4. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story?

5. What is the name of the young lady's twin sister?

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