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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 keep the wind out.
(b) To feel safer on the ground floor.
(c) To keep their step-father out.
(d) To keep the animals out.

2. What did Helen's mother's income fall to after her death?
(a) $1,250 a month.
(b) $750 a month.
(c) $1,000 a month.
(d) $500 a month.

3. What does the strange visitor say is making her shake?
(a) Weariness.
(b) Cold.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Fright.

4. What wakes the narrator up at the beginning of this book?
(a) The sound of breaking glass.
(b) The chiming of the clock.
(c) Holmes standing over his bed.
(d) A knock at the door.

5. Why did the narrator take so long to write about this case?
(a) He never had time to write about it.
(b) He was unsure if people would believe it.
(c) He forgot about it.
(d) He made a promise of secrecy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the strange visitor travel to London?

2. What does Holmes do while the big man is insulting him?

3. What was the case about of the woman who referred the visitor to Holmes?

4. Who does Holmes see walking along the path to the house?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did Grimesby Roylott do to earn money?

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

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

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

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

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