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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kept the young lady awake on the night her twin died?
(a) The roaring of animals.
(b) The singing of the gypsies.
(c) A tapping on her door.
(d) A storm.

2. How did the strange visitor travel to London?
(a) By train.
(b) In a carriage.
(c) On foot.
(d) On horseback.

3. What caused the narrator to decide to write about the case after so long?
(a) The woman he made the promise to had died.
(b) His wife asked him to.
(c) He has more time on his hands.
(d) People are doubting Holmes's abilities.

4. How does Holmes say he learns about people before they speak to him?
(a) Plain clues.
(b) Really good guesses.
(c) Acute observance.
(d) Psychic abilities.

5. How many bedrooms are located on the ground floor of the estate?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of the young lady's father before he died?

2. What does Holmes say is his greatest reward for his help?

3. How did Holmes know the visitor took a dog carriage early that morning?

4. What is the occupation of the narrator?

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

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