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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 was the creature that killed Julia kept?

2. What did the bell pull act as for the snake?

3. How many chairs are in Julia's room?

4. What do Holmes and Watson take off before they enter the window to Julia's room?

5. Why does Holmes hesitate about involving Watson in the night's plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was heard just after Holmes hit at the bell pull?

2. How is Roylott's bedroom described?

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

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

5. What did Roylott look like when Watson got into his bedroom?

6. How does Helen react when she is told Roylott followed her to London?

7. What does Holmes do on the lawn after his investigation of Roylott's room?

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

9. What killed Julia and Roylott?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why did Helen come to Holmes for help, and what changed in her life due to this decision?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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