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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the Chimney not a valid entrance into Julia's room?
(a) It was barred.
(b) There was a great fire burning.
(c) The flu was shut.
(d) It had been filled in.

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

3. Where did the narrator live when this case took place?
(a) Trafalgar Square.
(b) Baker Street.
(c) Sussex Village.
(d) Cosgrove Place.

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

5. Why did the narrator take so long to write about this case?
(a) He made a promise of secrecy.
(b) He never had time to write about it.
(c) He forgot about it.
(d) He was unsure if people would believe it.

6. How did the neighbors feel when the young lady's step-father returned to his estate?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Confused.
(d) Happy.

7. How does Holmes say he learns about people before they speak to him?
(a) Psychic abilities.
(b) Acute observance.
(c) Really good guesses.
(d) Plain clues.

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

9. What kind of expression does Watson say is on the face of the man who comes to see Holmes?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Evil.
(c) Dull.
(d) Beligerant.

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

11. Why does Helen say she cannot be certain of what she heard in the hall that night?
(a) There are so many doors in that great house.
(b) Her mind was on her sister.
(c) She was so frightened.
(d) There was a storm outside.

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

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

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

15. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?
(a) There was a penalty for Roylott's imprisonment.
(b) There was a drop in agricultural prices.
(c) There was a drop in military salaries.
(d) There were less people to sustain on the income.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Holmes see walking along the path to the house?

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

3. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?

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

5. Where does the young lady's stepfather import his animals from?

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