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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 was Julia wearing when she died?

2. What is unique about the case written about in this book?

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

4. What is the name of the young lady?

5. Where will Roylott be all day on the say Helen comes to Holmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this book begin?

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

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

4. What kept Helen awake on the night her twin sister died?

5. What did Grimesby Roylott do to earn money?

6. What does Holmes do as he is driven out to the house, and what does this mean?

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

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

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

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

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Doyle have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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