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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 was the only unusual thing he saw in Julia's room?
(a) A bottle of smelling salts.
(b) A gothic mirror.
(c) The bell pull.
(d) Many locks on the door.

2. What was the whistling sound for?
(a) Getting the snake to come back.
(b) Sending the snake off.
(c) Rewarding the snake.
(d) Keeping the snake calm.

3. What made the whistling sound?
(a) Roylott.
(b) A tea kettle.
(c) A creaky hinge.
(d) A penny whistle.

4. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?
(a) A day bed.
(b) A camp bed.
(c) A small cot.
(d) A canopy bed.

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

6. What did Holmes notice about Julia's bed?
(a) It was made from two kinds of wood.
(b) It was cracked in the middle.
(c) It was oddly close to the window.
(d) It was clamped to the floor.

7. What does Holmes say he knew he would find in the house before he ever got to it?
(a) Locks on the windows.
(b) A fake bell-pull.
(c) A hole in the wall.
(d) A ventilator shaft.

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

9. What is the rope hanging from the ceiling in Julia's room used for?
(a) Hanging clothing.
(b) Getting out of bed.
(c) Ringing a bell.
(d) Pulling the blinds.

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

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

12. What killed Julia?
(a) A cobra.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A swamp adder.
(d) A deadly spider.

13. How many times does Holmes pound on Roylott's door before bursting in?
(a) Four times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

14. What color is the house?
(a) Grey.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man does Holmes say makes the most devious criminal?

2. What bothered Julia when she was locked in her room at night?

3. What kind of animal do Holmes and Watson see as they come across the lawn at night?

4. What did the coroner's office miss while examining Julia's body?

5. What time does the signal come from Helen?

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