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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. What kind of man does Holmes say makes the most devious criminal?

2. What was the metal clanging Helen heard the night Julia died?

3. Where was the item that caught Holmes's eye at the end of Section 5?

4. What does Holmes hit the bell pull with when the whistling sound begins?

5. What does Holmes say he did NOT see in the rooms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Watson describe the whistling sound he hears in Julia's room?

2. How does Helen react when she is told Roylott followed her to London?

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

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

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

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

7. What instructions does Holmes give Helen before he leaves to his Inn for the night?

8. What does Holmes chastise himself for when he begins to tell Watson about how he solved the case?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Watson's relationship with Holmes change and progress over the course of this plot? What clues were given to the deepness of their friendship, and how did this change the feeling of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Irony was a strong theme in this book. What are some of the instances where Irony was present, and how did these ironic events affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of payment did Holmes receive for solving this unusual case, and what does this indicate about his character? Why do you think this detail was significant enough for the author to include it in this narrative?

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