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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 does the man who comes into Holmes's house look like to Watson?

2. What does Holmes pull over his face while he travels to the house?

3. What caused the bruising on Helen?

4. What is the last name of the young lady's step-father?

5. How did the strange visitor travel to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Julia wearing and holding when she died?

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

3. What did the coroner find after examining Julia?

4. How did Julia die?

5. What caused Helen to come to Sherlock Holmes on that day?

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

7. What does Watson say is his keenest pleasure in life?

8. What is worrying Helen about her engagement?

9. Why was Roylott sent to jail the first time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affects the characters around them.

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

Helen endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?

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