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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 was the metal clanging Helen heard the night Julia died?

3. Why does Watson insist on being involved in the plan that night?

4. Where does the ventilator in Julia's room lead to?

5. What color was the creature that killed Julia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Holmes tell Helen not to fear her step-father's intellect anymore?

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

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

4. How does Watson describe the whistling sound he hears in Julia's room?

5. How did Holmes say he knew he would find a ventilator between Julia and Roylott's room?

6. What happens when Holmes tries to use the bell-pull?

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

8. What killed Julia and Roylott?

9. What happens when Holmes tries to open the window to Julia's room from the outside?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the main clues Holmes used to solve this case, and how did their significance escape the notice of all the other characters in this plot?

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