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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Holmes tell Helen to spend the night after Roylott goes to sleep?
(a) A room in the damaged wing.
(b) Her old bedroom.
(c) The inn.
(d) Her housekeeper's room.

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

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

4. What excuse is Helen supposed to use to get to her room early?
(a) She wants to do some reading.
(b) She is very tired.
(c) She needs some time alone.
(d) She has a headache.

5. What was the metal clanging Helen heard the night Julia died?
(a) The safe being closed.
(b) The vent being closed.
(c) The vent being opened.
(d) The window shutting.

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

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

8. What time does the signal come from Helen?
(a) Midnight.
(b) 1:00 am.
(c) 11:00 pm.
(d) 10:00 pm.

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

10. What does Holmes like to smoke when he is thinking?
(a) All of these.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Cigars.
(d) A pipe.

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

12. Why did the snake bite Roylott?
(a) He was scared.
(b) He was pulled at too quickly.
(c) He was hungry.
(d) He was angered by Holmes.

13. Where was Holmes when he told Watson how he figured out this case?
(a) On a train.
(b) At their apartment on Baker street.
(c) In Roylott's room.
(d) In the Inn.

14. How long before Julia's death was the bell-pull installed?
(a) 2 days.
(b) A day.
(c) A week.
(d) 2 weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Holmes pound on Roylott's door before bursting in?

2. How does Holmes describe the murder of Julia?

3. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull?

4. Why does Holmes say he knows he can defeat Roylott?

5. Why does Watson insist on being involved in the plan that night?

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