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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 does the ventilator in Julia's room lead to?

2. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?

3. What does Holmes tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?

4. What killed Julia?

5. What is wrapped around Roylott's neck when Holmes enters his room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the coroner's office not figure out that Julia had been killed by a snake?

3. What did the authorities decide after investigating Roylott's death?

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

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

6. What instructions does Holmes give Helen before he leaves to his Inn for the night?

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

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

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

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

Irony was a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where Irony was present, and how did these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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