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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 Helen say scares her most about her step-father?

2. How long before Julia's death was the bell-pull installed?

3. What bothered Julia when she was locked in her room at night?

4. How is Helen supposed to give the all-clear signal?

5. How long do Watson and Holmes wait in Julia's dark room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Watson describe the estate belonging to Grimesby Roylott?

2. What does Holmes chastise himself for when he begins to tell Watson about how he solved the case?

3. What do Holmes and Watson see as they cross the lawn in the dark?

4. What caught Holmes's eye before leaving Roylott's room?

5. What strange thing did Holmes notice about Julia's bed, and what does this mean for the case?

6. How is Roylott acting when he gets back to his house?

7. What about this crime did Holmes say was the most evil part?

8. What does Holmes put on the bed before he puts the lamp out in Julia's room?

9. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room, and what does Holmes think of this?

10. Why does Holmes not believe that repairs are being done on Helen's old room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What were the different backgrounds of the characters in this plot, and how did these diverse backgrounds affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

How did Watson's relationship with Holmes change and progress over the course of this plot? What clues were given to the deepness of their friendship, and how did this change the feeling of the book?

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