The Adventure of the Speckled Band Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Adventure of the Speckled Band Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Holmes feel when he is unable to open the windows from outside?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confident.

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

7. What does Helen say scares her most about her step-father?
(a) He is smart.
(b) He has no guilt.
(c) He is desperate.
(d) He is very persuasive.

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

9. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) A jar of ink.
(b) Some jerked beef.
(c) A bottle of brandy.
(d) A saucer of milk.

10. When is Roylott expected back at the house on the day Holmes gets there?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Noon.
(c) The next morning.
(d) Evening.

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

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

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

14. What did Roylott keep in his safe?
(a) His wife's will.
(b) His doctorate license.
(c) The snake.
(d) Jewels.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?

2. What is the name of the Inn Holmes and Watson will stay in that night?

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

4. Where does the ventilator in Julia's room lead to?

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

(see the answer keys)

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