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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Helen think Julia died of?
(a) Suffocation.
(b) Poison gas.
(c) A strike to the head.
(d) Fright.

2. How soon before her wedding did the twin sister die?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 4 weeks.

3. What were Julia's last words?
(a) The whistling.
(b) It was him.
(c) Why oh why?
(d) Speckled band.

4. What does Holmes say when Helen finishes her story?
(a) We haven't a moment to lose.
(b) You should have come sooner.
(c) We can help you, and soon.
(d) This is all so confusing.

5. What does Holmes say is the most important fact of Helen's description of Julia?
(a) Her nakedness.
(b) The match in her hand.
(c) The sound of laughter.
(d) The letter opener.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the twins always keep their windows tightly locked?

2. Why did the coroner review Julia's death so thoroughly?

3. How does Holmes describe the state of his visitor at the beginning of this book?

4. What does the strange visitor say is making her shake?

5. Why was the Chimney not a valid entrance into Julia's room?

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