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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Holmes plan to meet with Helen?
(a) At the house.
(b) In the town.
(c) At the train station.
(d) In a hotel.

2. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?
(a) There was a penalty for Roylott's imprisonment.
(b) There was a drop in agricultural prices.
(c) There was a drop in military salaries.
(d) There were less people to sustain on the income.

3. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?
(a) Angry.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Terrified.

4. What did Dr. Roylott use in an effort to revive Julia?
(a) Cold water.
(b) Mint tea.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Smelling salts.

5. Why does Holmes say he knows he can defeat Roylott?
(a) He has a better plan than Roylott.
(b) He is calmer than Roylott.
(c) He knows Roylott's next move.
(d) He is smarter than Roylott.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young lady think intensified her step-father's violent tendencies?

2. How soon before her wedding did the twin sister die?

3. During what month does this book begin?

4. What does Helen say is inside the safe in Roylott's room?

5. What does Holmes first study when he gets to the house?

(see the answer key)

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