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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How was the young lady's step-father's fortune spent away?
2. How many cases has Holmes completed in the past 8 years?
3. What was the occupation of the young lady's father before he died?
4. Why did the amount of Helen's mother's income fall after her death?
5. How does Watson describe the countryside as he and Holmes travel through it?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who are Roylott's only friends?
2. Why was Roylott sent to jail the first time?
3. Aside from the money and the estate, what was the other legacy handed down to the Roylott men?
4. How does this book begin?
5. What happened to the Roylott fortune?
6. How does Watson describe the young lady who has come to consult with Holmes in this case?
7. How does Sherlock Holmes respond to the woman's statement about when she can pay him?
8. What does Holmes ask of Watson after Helen leaves, and how does Watson respond?
9. When does the young lady say she will be able to pay Holmes, and why?
10. What does Holmes do as Dr. Roylott insults him in his house?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What were the different backgrounds of the characters in this plot, and how did these diverse backgrounds affect the course of the plot?
Essay Topic 2
Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?
Essay Topic 3
Helen endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does she learn through these experiences?
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