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

2. Why was the Chimney not a valid entrance into Julia's room?

3. What color is the strange visitor wearing at the beginning of the book?

4. What is the name of the young lady's twin sister?

5. What does Holmes ask for just after the big man leaves?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is worrying Helen about her engagement?

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

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

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

6. What did Helen think her sister died from?

7. What does Roylott say and do just before he leaves Holmes's house?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

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