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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?

2. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?

3. What was the occupation of the man who wanted to marry the young lady's twin?

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

5. What does the narrator say he gets his greatest pleasure from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are Roylott's only friends?

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

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

5. What did Helen think her sister died from?

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

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

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

9. What did the coroner find after examining Julia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

What is Holmes's opinion of logic, and how does this idea affect the characters around him?

Essay Topic 3

There was an intense amount of loyalty displayed by Watson. How did he show this trait, and how did this affect his standing with the other characters?

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