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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?
(a) To feel safer on the ground floor.
(b) To keep the wind out.
(c) To keep their step-father out.
(d) To keep the animals out.

2. During what month does this book begin?
(a) February.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) April.

3. Who are the young lady's step-father's only friends?
(a) Wandering salesmen.
(b) Policemen.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Gypsies.

4. How much money did the young lady's mother get every month after her husband died?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 250 pounds.
(c) 750 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

5. What were Julia's last words?
(a) Speckled band.
(b) The whistling.
(c) It was him.
(d) Why oh why?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the case written about in this book?

2. How did the big man get to Holmes's house?

3. What did Helen's mother's income fall to after her death?

4. How does the visitor describe Holmes's ability to know so much about her without her saying anything?

5. What was Julia wearing when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does the young lady say she will be able to pay Holmes, and why?

2. What does Holmes do as he is driven out to the house, and what does this mean?

3. What is worrying Helen about her engagement?

4. What does Roylott say and do just before he leaves Holmes's house?

5. How is the narrator wakened at the beginning of this story?

6. How does Holmes figure out the young lady's mode of transportation to his house?

7. What does Holmes ask of Watson after Helen leaves, and how does Watson respond?

8. How did Julia die?

9. What caused Helen to come to Sherlock Holmes on that day?

10. What does Watson say is his keenest pleasure in life?

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