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

2. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?
(a) 4:00 am.
(b) 3:00 am.
(c) 5:00 am.
(d) 2:00 am.

3. Why is Helen living in Julia's room at this time?
(a) Repairs are being done in her room.
(b) Her step-father has moved into her own room.
(c) Her window is broken.
(d) She wants to put Julia in the past.

4. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?
(a) 60.
(b) 70.
(c) 50.
(d) 80.

5. Who is the large man who comes to see Holmes?
(a) Dr. Roylott.
(b) Helen's fiance.
(c) A gypsy.
(d) A butler at the Roylott house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes think caused the metal clanging sound?

2. Who are the young lady's step-father's only friends?

3. Who does Holmes ask for an opinion on the case?

4. Where does Holmes plan to go to research for this case?

5. What is the young lady's step-father's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Roylott sent to jail the first time?

2. How does this book begin?

3. How does Watson describe his first encounter with Dr. Roylott?

4. What kept Helen awake on the night her twin sister died?

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

6. What did Holmes find out about Helen's mother's will?

7. What did Helen think her sister died from?

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

9. What does Holmes do when he hears that Julia died?

10. How did Julia die?

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