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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 he used most to solve the case?
(a) Assumptions.
(b) Logic.
(c) His knowledge of human nature.
(d) Past theories.

2. What is the first room in the house Holmes inspects?
(a) Julia's.
(b) Dr. Roylott's.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) Helen's.

3. What is the name of the Inn Holmes and Watson will stay in that night?
(a) The Crown.
(b) The Kiss.
(c) The King.
(d) The Crumb.

4. Where does the ventilator in Julia's room lead to?
(a) The hall way.
(b) Helen's room.
(c) The outside air.
(d) Dr. Roylott's room.

5. What did the bell pull act as for the snake?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A hiding place.
(c) A resting spot.
(d) A signal.

6. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull?
(a) Down the hall.
(b) Out the window.
(c) Helen's room.
(d) Roylott's room.

7. What does Holmes say he did NOT see in the rooms?
(a) Evidence of danger.
(b) Anything to hurt Helen.
(c) More than Watson.
(d) An escape.

8. What does Watson say the whistling sound is like?
(a) A humming child.
(b) A tea kettle.
(c) A squeaking hinge.
(d) A wind blown shutter.

9. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan?
(a) It is dangerous.
(b) He might get in the way.
(c) They could get caught.
(d) He is engaged.

10. What does Holmes do after leaving Roylott's room?
(a) Paces.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Smokes.
(d) Reads.

11. Where does Holmes want to look after something catches his eye in Roylott's room?
(a) The ventilator.
(b) Helen's room.
(c) The lawn.
(d) Julia's room.

12. Who told Helen of her stepfather's death?
(a) She saw it herself.
(b) The police.
(c) Holmes.
(d) Watson.

13. What kind of safe does Roylott keep in his room?
(a) Wooden.
(b) Copper.
(c) Iron.
(d) Steel.

14. What color was the creature that killed Julia?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

15. What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room?
(a) A cat.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A dog.
(d) A ferret.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the house?

2. What does Holmes hit the bell pull with when the whistling sound begins?

3. When is Roylott expected back at the house on the day Holmes gets there?

4. What time does the signal come from Helen?

5. What does Holmes say he knew he would find in the house before he ever got to it?

(see the answer keys)

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