The Adventure of the Speckled Band Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Adventure of the Speckled Band Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 many times does Holmes pound on Roylott's door before bursting in?

2. What does Helen say is inside the safe in Roylott's room?

3. How is Helen supposed to give the all-clear signal?

4. What word does Watson use to describe Holmes's face when something in Roylott's room catches his eye?

5. Where does Holmes go after hitting at the bell pull?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the coroner's office not figure out that Julia had been killed by a snake?

2. What killed Julia and Roylott?

3. What happens when Holmes tries to open the window to Julia's room from the outside?

4. Why does Holmes not believe that repairs are being done on Helen's old room?

5. What does Holmes put on the bed before he puts the lamp out in Julia's room?

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

7. How is Roylott acting when he gets back to his house?

8. What did the authorities decide after investigating Roylott's death?

9. What happens when Holmes tries to use the bell-pull?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Why did Helen come to Holmes for help, and what changed in her life due to this decision?

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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