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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. How many chairs are in Julia's room?

2. How does Helen feel when she hears that Roylott followed her to Holmes's house?

3. How many times has Helen seen the inside of Roylott's safe?

4. How do Holmes and Watson get onto the property at night?

5. What does Helen say scares her most about her step-father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What killed Julia and Roylott?

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

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

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

10. What was Helen told to do after she got news of her step-father's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were some of the twists in this strange case that surprised you, and why? What led up to those surprising moments?

Essay Topic 2

There was an intense amount of loyalty displayed by Watson. How did he show this trait, and how did this affect his standing with the other characters?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of payment did Holmes receive for solving this unusual case, and what does this indicate about his character? Why do you think this detail was significant enough for the author to include it in this narrative?

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