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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the bell pull act as for the snake?
(a) A signal.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A resting spot.
(d) A hiding place.

2. How did Roylott treat the young boy driving his carriage?
(a) He yelled and cursed at him.
(b) He was very conceited towards the boy.
(c) He was surprisingly kind.
(d) He ignored him.

3. What does Holmes say he knew he would find in the house before he ever got to it?
(a) A fake bell-pull.
(b) A hole in the wall.
(c) A ventilator shaft.
(d) Locks on the windows.

4. What does Holmes like to smoke when he is thinking?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) Cigars.
(c) All of these.
(d) A pipe.

5. What is the rope hanging from the ceiling in Julia's room used for?
(a) Pulling the blinds.
(b) Hanging clothing.
(c) Ringing a bell.
(d) Getting out of bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first room in the house Holmes inspects?

2. Why does Holmes not believe construction was needed on Helen's room?

3. What does Holmes use to put the deadly creature back in it's place?

4. What kind of bed does Roylott sleep on?

5. When does Roylott get home from the city?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Helen told to do after she got news of her step-father's death?

2. What caught Holmes's eye before leaving Roylott's room?

3. How did Holmes say he knew he would find a ventilator between Julia and Roylott's room?

4. How does Watson describe the estate belonging to Grimesby Roylott?

5. What killed Julia and Roylott?

6. What did Roylott look like when Watson got into his bedroom?

7. What does Holmes say to try and dissuade Watson from joining the plan that night, and how does Watson respond to this?

8. Why does Holmes tell Helen not to fear her step-father's intellect anymore?

9. What was heard just after Holmes hit at the bell pull?

10. How did Holmes figure out Roylott was using a snake?

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