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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Holmes partially blame himself for Roylott's death?
(a) He did not kill the snake when he had the chance.
(b) He angered the snake.
(c) He did not tell the authorities when he knew what the danger was.
(d) He did not warn Roylott.

2. What did the authorities decide after reviewing Roylott's death?
(a) He had a heart attack.
(b) A gypsy let the snake in.
(c) He ingested the same poison as Julia did.
(d) He died while being careless with his animal.

3. What is the second room Holmes looks at inside the house?
(a) Julia's.
(b) Helen's.
(c) The housekeeper's.
(d) Dr. Roylott's.

4. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?
(a) He was very conceited towards the boy.
(b) He was surprisingly kind.
(c) He ignored him.
(d) He yelled and cursed at him.

5. Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room?
(a) The scaffolding is not set up correctly.
(b) Nothing has been moved out of the room.
(c) There are no workers there.
(d) The wall does not need repairs.

6. How long do Watson and Holmes wait in Julia's dark room?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 5 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

7. What does Holmes say will happen if Watson falls asleep in Julia's room?
(a) They will endanger Helen.
(b) They will miss their chance.
(c) They will be caught.
(d) They could die.

8. How long does Holmes say it took Roylott to die?
(a) 10 seconds.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 30 seconds.

9. What two items does Holmes lay out on the bed as they wait in Julia's room?
(a) A book and a box of pills.
(b) A knife and a rope.
(c) A lamp and a saucer of milk.
(d) A cane and a candle.

10. How do Holmes and Watson get onto the property at night?
(a) They break down the fence.
(b) They climb the gate.
(c) They climb a tree and jump over the fence.
(d) Through a hole in the fence.

11. What did Holmes see on the chair in Roylott's room that proved his theory?
(a) Snake scales.
(b) Foot prints.
(c) Blood.
(d) Milk droplets.

12. What do Holmes and Watson take off before they enter the window to Julia's room?
(a) Their coats.
(b) Their hats.
(c) Their shoes.
(d) Their gloves.

13. How many chairs are in Julia's room?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

14. What caught Holmes's eye at the end of Section 5?
(a) An Indian book.
(b) A concealed dagger.
(c) A dog leash.
(d) A hole in the wall.

15. What does Watson say the house is shaped like?
(a) A crab.
(b) A prison.
(c) A boulder.
(d) A spider.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes examine before he finishes his study of Roylott's room?

2. What does Holmes say Julia did NOT die from?

3. What does Holmes say he will NOT feel much of about Roylott's death?

4. What does Holmes tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?

5. Who told Helen of her stepfather's death?

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