View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Julia's body NOT show signs of?
(a) A struggle.
(b) Violent attack.
(c) Self mutilation.
(d) Poisoning.

4. How did the young lady's mother die?
(a) In a railway accident.
(b) She fell out a window.
(c) She was attacked by dogs.
(d) In childbirth.

5. What does Holmes say is his greatest reward for his help?
(a) His work.
(b) Helping others.
(c) The money.
(d) Punishing villains.

6. What does Holmes ask for just after the big man leaves?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) A map of the country.
(c) His walking shoes.
(d) Some tea.

7. What does Holmes say the strange visitor is welcome to do in front of the narrator?
(a) Weep.
(b) Speak freely.
(c) Eat.
(d) Take comfort.

8. How much money did the young lady's mother get every month after her husband died?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 750 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 250 pounds.

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

10. What kind of expression does Watson say is on the face of the man who comes to see Holmes?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Beligerant.
(c) Evil.
(d) Dull.

11. What is the name of the narrator of this book?
(a) Willard.
(b) Wallace.
(c) Williams.
(d) Watson.

12. What does the big man bend with his bare hands?
(a) A door handle.
(b) A hammer.
(c) A high backed chair.
(d) A fire poker.

13. What came out of Julia's room when Helen was in the hall?
(a) Her sister.
(b) A baboon.
(c) Her step-father.
(d) A gypsy.

14. Why is Helen living in Julia's room at this time?
(a) Her step-father has moved into her own room.
(b) She wants to put Julia in the past.
(c) Repairs are being done in her room.
(d) Her window is broken.

15. What is unique about the case written about in this book?
(a) It was never solved.
(b) It took longer than usual to solve.
(c) It was very unusual.
(d) It was solved by someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man who comes into Holmes's house look like to Watson?

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

3. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?

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

5. How does the visitor describe Holmes's ability to know so much about her without her saying anything?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 482 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample