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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. Who does Watson think was with Julia when was in her room?
(a) A gypsy.
(b) An animal.
(c) Roylott.
(d) Nobody.

2. How did Holmes know the visitor took a dog carriage early that morning?
(a) There was a bit of leather on her sleeve.
(b) She had a receipt.
(c) There was mud on her skirts.
(d) He saw a wagon track on her skirt.

3. 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 agricultural prices.
(c) There was a drop in military salaries.
(d) There were less people to sustain on the income.

4. What does Holmes pull over his face while he travels to the house?
(a) His hand.
(b) His shirt.
(c) His scarf.
(d) His hat.

5. What does Watson say Holmes is doing while he covers his face on the trip to the house?
(a) Concentrating.
(b) Practicing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Planning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young lady's step-father's estate?

2. Why did the coroner review Julia's death so thoroughly?

3. Where were the step-father's cigars imported from?

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

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

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 Dr. Roylott insults him in his house?

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

4. How does Sherlock Holmes respond to the woman's statement about when she can pay him?

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

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

7. What is worrying Helen about her engagement?

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

9. What did Helen hear when she left her room after hearing Julia scream?

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

(see the answer keys)

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