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

2. What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case?
(a) A little hesitant.
(b) There is no change at all.
(c) More interested.
(d) Insulted.

3. Why did the coroner review Julia's death so thoroughly?
(a) Dr. Roylott forced him to.
(b) Dr. Roylott had a bad reputation.
(c) He very much cared for Julia.
(d) He could not figure out what killed her.

4. Who referred the strange visitor to Sherlock Holmes?
(a) Mrs. Farnsworth.
(b) Ms. Frintlock.
(c) Ms. Franklin.
(d) Mrs. Farintosh.

5. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?
(a) Passionate.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Possessive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What came out of Julia's room when Helen was in the hall?

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

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

4. How did the young lady's mother die?

5. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this book begin?

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

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

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

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

6. What did Grimesby Roylott do to earn money?

7. What happened to the Roylott fortune?

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

9. What was Julia wearing and holding when she died?

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

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