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Mrs. Nami's "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" Test Review
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Quiz on "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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1
Aside from Roylott's death, what outcome of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is INFERRED?
Julia inherits Stoke Moran
Helen gets married
Holmes and Roylott face off in a fist fight
Dr. Watson is bitten by a snake
2
When Dr. Roylott was in India, he committed a crime that revealed which character trait?
generosity
kindness
intelligence
violence
3
How did Dr. Roylott die?
He was bitten by his cheetah
Helen slowly poisoned him
Watson shot him
A snake bit him
4
Helen tells Holmes she may take a month or so to do what?
return to the office of Holmes
hide a snake in Roylott's bed
defray the expenses of Holmes
deliver a letter to her fiance
5
Who is the author of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?
Sir Patrick Stewart
Edgar Allan Poe
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. John Watson
6
Why does Holmes solve mysteries?
To be mentally stimulated by bizarre or fantastic occurences
To make money off his exceptional mind
He comes from a long line of detectives
He demands justice through the legal system
7
Holmes uses his ________ to solve mysteries.
strength
iphone
disguises
intuition
8
A red herring in the story was...
The false bell pull
Mrs. Stoner's will
The gypsy camp
Dr. Roylott's temper
9
What was the low whistle heard in Julia's room?
The ghost of Julia Stoner
Dr. Roylott's signal to the swamp adder
The squeak of the window's iron bars
Dr. Roylott's tea kettle
10
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Helen and Julia (prior to Julia's death)?
Both were engaged
Both were sleeping in the room next to Roylott
Both were hearing whistles at night.
Both were about to celebrate birthdays
11
How do we know the snake was in Julia's room several nights before she died?
Julia had heard the whistle before.
Helen found snake droppings near her sister's bed.
Julia had heard it hiss before.
Helen had heard the whistle and told her sister.
12
What was significant about the bell pull?
it was too short
it was the wrong material
it was the wrong color
it was a dummy
13
Where do Helen Stoner and her stepfather live?
Stoner Manor
A Gypsy tent
Surrey Hills
Stoke Moran
14
In Holmes' original (and incorrect) theory, the murderer entered Julia's room...
through the window
through the ventilator
through the chimney
through a trap door
15
Where did Roylott's exotic pets come from?
The London Animal Consortium
Japan
India
America
16
How is the plot of a mystery story different than a non-mystery narrative?
There's always darkness.
The solution is revealed at the start of the story.
Someone always dies.
The crime is revealed at the start of the story.
17
To solve crimes, detectives draw conclusions about the evidence. In other words, they...
Refer
Deduce
Confer
Reduce
18
Which quote of Holmes does NOT illustrate an aspect of his character?
"You have had a good drive in a dogcart along heavy roads."
"Ah, yes, I remember that case."
"You have come in by train this morning, I see."
"My profession is its own reward."
19
What key element of a mystery is demonstrated as Holmes straightens out the bent metal poker?
The detective is an equal match for the victim
The villian is an equal match for the author
The victim is an equal match for the villain
The detective is an equal match for the villain
20
The author created suspense in the story when...
Holmes and Watson rode in the carriage to Stoke Moran
Holmes and Watson discussed the case at the end.
Holmes and Watson had breakfast with Roylott
Holmes and Watson sat silently in the dark in Helen's room
21
For what purpose was the milk saucer in Dr. Roylott's room used?
To train his snake
To add to his tea
To drink before bed
To feed his cheetah
22
In which TWO ways does the author show negative character traits of Dr. Roylott? (There are 2!)
Five little livid spots...were printed upon the white wrist.
By his professional skill...he established a large practice.
...he poured brandy down her throat and sent for medical aid
...he seized the poker, and bent it into a curve...
23
A red herring is a...
false disguise: mysterious!
small boat: delightful!
small fish: delicious!
false clue: deceiving!
24
Definition: a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Motive
Means
Alibi
Latent
25
Which clue was not discovered in Julia's room?
The fake bell pull
The oddly placed ventilator
The immovable bed
The chair with footprints on the seat
26
What is the perspective of the narration and who is the narrator?
2nd person, Dr. Watson
3rd person omniscient, nameless narrator
3rd person, Sherlock Holmes
First person, Dr. Watson
27
How did Sherlock know the ventilator would be there before visiting Stoke Moran?
Julia told Helen she could always smell Roylott's cigars
Julia would complain about the smell of Roylott's cheetah
He got blueprints for the construction after Helen's visit
Helen mentioned it in her account to Holmes
28
Who is responsible for Julia's death?
Grimesby Roylott
Sherlock Holmes
Percy Armitage
Watson
29
The "speckled band" was...
A venomous Japanese snake
A deadly swamp adder
A constellation
A gypsy's headband
30
Why did Watson wait 8 years to record "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?
He made a promise to Helen, who recently died
Holmes was embarrassed his original theory was wrong
He couldn't remember Helen's sister's name
The legal waiting period before printing personal info
