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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the big man get to Holmes's house?
(a) He asked a policeman.
(b) He followed Helen.
(c) He read a map.
(d) He used the business card Holmes had passed out.

2. What time in the morning did Julia hear strange whistling noises?
(a) 5:00 am.
(b) 3:00 am.
(c) 2:00 am.
(d) 4:00 am.

3. What does Holmes say the insults of the man make him feel about the case?
(a) Insulted.
(b) More interested.
(c) There is no change at all.
(d) A little hesitant.

4. How does the narrator describe Holmes's deductive abilities?
(a) Far too advanced for his own good.
(b) Incredible.
(c) Sly and cunning.
(d) Almost magical.

5. What was Julia holding in her hand when she died?
(a) A match.
(b) A letter opener.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A wine goblet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the young lady's mother die?

3. What was the case about of the woman who referred the visitor to Holmes?

4. What did the young lady say caused her step-father's violent anger?

5. How does the big man describe himself before he leaves?

(see the answer key)

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