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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. What two things does Holmes tell Watson to pack for their trip?

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

3. How many entrances were there into Julia's room?

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

5. What did Helen's mother's income fall to after her death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Aside from the money and the estate, what was the other legacy handed down to the Roylott men?

3. What happened to the Roylott fortune?

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

5. Who are Roylott's only friends?

6. How does this book begin?

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

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

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

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

What kind of payment did Holmes receive for solving this unusual case, and what does this indicate about his character? Why do you think this detail was significant enough for the author to include it in this narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Irony was a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where Irony was present, and how did these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Helen come to Holmes for help, and what changed in her life due to this decision?

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