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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long before Julia's death was the ventilator installed?
(a) 2 days.
(b) A week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) A day.

2. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull?
(a) Roylott's room.
(b) Out the window.
(c) Helen's room.
(d) Down the hall.

3. What is the name of the Inn Holmes and Watson will stay in that night?
(a) The King.
(b) The Crumb.
(c) The Crown.
(d) The Kiss.

4. How is Helen supposed to give the all-clear signal?
(a) Light a lantern in her room.
(b) Open her window.
(c) Light a large fire in her hearth.
(d) Draw her curtains.

5. What is sitting on top of the safe in Roylott's room?
(a) A bottle of brandy.
(b) A jar of ink.
(c) A saucer of milk.
(d) Some jerked beef.

6. How does Helen feel when she hears that Roylott followed her to Holmes's house?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Not surprised.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Angry.

7. How often does the church clock chime?
(a) Every quarter hour.
(b) Every ten minutes.
(c) Every half hour.
(d) Every hour.

8. What color is the house?
(a) Brown.
(b) Grey.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

9. Where does Holmes tell Helen to spend the night after Roylott goes to sleep?
(a) Her old bedroom.
(b) Her housekeeper's room.
(c) A room in the damaged wing.
(d) The inn.

10. Where does the ventilator in Julia's room lead to?
(a) The hall way.
(b) The outside air.
(c) Helen's room.
(d) Dr. Roylott's room.

11. What does Holmes say he used most to solve the case?
(a) Logic.
(b) His knowledge of human nature.
(c) Past theories.
(d) Assumptions.

12. What excuse is Helen supposed to use to get to her room early?
(a) She is very tired.
(b) She has a headache.
(c) She needs some time alone.
(d) She wants to do some reading.

13. What kind of animal does Holmes ask about when he is looking at Roylott's room?
(a) A cat.
(b) A ferret.
(c) A dog.
(d) A monkey.

14. When does Roylott get home from the city?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Early afternoon.

15. What color was the creature that killed Julia?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Watson say the whistling sound is like?

2. What did Holmes see on the chair in Roylott's room that proved his theory?

3. What is the second room Holmes looks at inside the house?

4. What does Holmes examine before he finishes his study of Roylott's room?

5. What does Holmes tell Helen to do to protect herself from Roylott when he returns from town?

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