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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen say is inside the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) His guns.
(b) Stragely shaped packets.
(c) Business papers.
(d) Jewels.

2. Why does Holmes say he knows he can defeat Roylott?
(a) He has a better plan than Roylott.
(b) He is calmer than Roylott.
(c) He is smarter than Roylott.
(d) He knows Roylott's next move.

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

4. Where did the snake come from?
(a) Asia.
(b) India.
(c) South America.
(d) Africa.

5. What did the snake get every time it returned from Julia's room?
(a) A rat.
(b) Milk.
(c) Time outside.
(d) Frogs.

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

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

8. What kind of animal do Holmes and Watson see as they come across the lawn at night?
(a) Baboon.
(b) Jaguar.
(c) Zebra.
(d) Cobra.

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

10. What bothered Julia when she was locked in her room at night?
(a) Drafts.
(b) Light from Roylott's room.
(c) Strange noises.
(d) Cigar smoke.

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

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

13. How is Helen supposed to give the all-clear signal?
(a) Draw her curtains.
(b) Open her window.
(c) Light a large fire in her hearth.
(d) Light a lantern in her room.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caught Holmes's eye at the end of Section 5?

2. What word does Watson use to describe Holmes's face when something in Roylott's room catches his eye?

3. How do Holmes and Watson get onto the property at night?

4. Where does Holmes want to look after something catches his eye in Roylott's room?

5. What color was the creature that killed Julia?

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