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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. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?

2. What did Helen hear on the morning she went to see Sherlock Holmes?

3. Why did the narrator take so long to write about this case?

4. Who does Holmes ask for an opinion on the case?

5. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Holmes do as Dr. Roylott insults him in his house?

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

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

5. Why has the narrator waited so long to write this story, and why is he writing it now?

6. What did Helen think her sister died from?

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

8. How does Holmes figure out the young lady's mode of transportation to his house?

9. How is the narrator wakened at the beginning of this story?

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 was the significance of the title of the book, and what role did it play in the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Roylott used manipulation and persuasion to meet his goals and needs. What are some ways he did this, and how did these instances affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the twists in this strange case that surprised you, and why? What led up to those surprising moments?

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