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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 was the metal clanging Helen heard the night Julia died?
(a) The vent being closed.
(b) The vent being opened.
(c) The safe being closed.
(d) The window shutting.

2. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?
(a) He was very conceited towards the boy.
(b) He yelled and cursed at him.
(c) He ignored him.
(d) He was surprisingly kind.

3. Where does Holmes want to look after something catches his eye in Roylott's room?
(a) The ventilator.
(b) The lawn.
(c) Helen's room.
(d) Julia's room.

4. What does Watson say was the only unusual thing he saw in Julia's room?
(a) Many locks on the door.
(b) The bell pull.
(c) A gothic mirror.
(d) A bottle of smelling salts.

5. What was the whistling sound for?
(a) Sending the snake off.
(b) Keeping the snake calm.
(c) Rewarding the snake.
(d) Getting the snake to come back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Holmes when he told Watson how he figured out this case?

2. What does Holmes say he did NOT see in the rooms?

3. What does Holmes do after leaving Roylott's room?

4. Where did Holmes send Helen after telling her what happened?

5. What does Holmes say Julia did NOT die from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Helen react when she is told Roylott followed her to London?

2. What did the authorities decide after investigating Roylott's death?

3. How did Holmes figure out Roylott was using a snake?

4. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room, and what does Holmes think of this?

5. Why does Holmes not believe that repairs are being done on Helen's old room?

6. What did Roylott look like when Watson got into his bedroom?

7. What does Holmes say to try and dissuade Watson from joining the plan that night, and how does Watson respond to this?

8. What was heard just after Holmes hit at the bell pull?

9. How does Watson describe the estate belonging to Grimesby Roylott?

10. What happens when Holmes tries to open the window to Julia's room from the outside?

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