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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. What does Holmes say the strange visitor is welcome to do in front of the narrator?
(a) Eat.
(b) Speak freely.
(c) Take comfort.
(d) Weep.

2. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?
(a) There was a penalty for Roylott's imprisonment.
(b) There was a drop in military salaries.
(c) There was a drop in agricultural prices.
(d) There were less people to sustain on the income.

3. How was the young lady's step-father's fortune spent away?
(a) Philanthropy unchecked.
(b) Debts.
(c) Riotous living.
(d) Gambling.

4. What is the name of the young lady's twin sister?
(a) Julia.
(b) Joanna.
(c) Jeanette.
(d) Jane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How soon is the strange visitor to be wed?

2. What is the last name of the young lady's step-father?

3. What was Julia holding in her hand when she died?

4. Who does Watson think was with Julia when was in her room?

5. Who is the large man who comes to see Holmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Holmes do as Dr. Roylott insults him in his house?

2. What does Holmes notice on Helen's wrist, and what is said after this discovery?

3. What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound that Helen heard?

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

5. How did Julia die?

6. How does Watson describe the young lady who has come to consult with Holmes in this case?

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

8. What effect did Dr, Roylott's outburst have on Holmes?

9. What did Helen's mother's will say?

10. Why has the narrator waited so long to write this story, and why is he writing it now?

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