1 Dr. Roylott does not want Helen to marry because he
a. does not approve of her fiance
b. needs her to take care of the house
c. will lose control of the family money
d. is secretly in love with her
2
Holmes agrees to work on Helen's case because
a. she will pay him well for his services
b. he is concerned for her safety
c. he has no other cases to pursue at the moment
d. she is a distant relative of Watson's
3
The most impressive quality about Holmes is his ability to
a. draw conclusions from careful observation
b. give confidence to clients who are frightened
c. act politely even to people who behave rudely
d. bravely face a deadly animal and capture it
4
During his visit with Holmes, Roylott bends an iron poker in order to
a. stir coals in the fireplace
b. strike Holmes with the weapon
c. test his own strength
d. frighten Holmes and Watson
5
One indication that the "speckled band" might be a snake is that
a. Dr. Roylott often carries a saucer of milk with him
b. the doctor has a passion for Indian animals
c. Holmes spots a rope dangling from Roylott's pocket
d. Watson recognizes the snake charmer's whistle
6
One clue that misleads Holmes during his investigation is
a. Roylott's friendship with gypsies
b. Helen's bed being clamped to the floor
c. Roylott's visit to Holmes's office
d. Helen's ventilator leading to Roylott's room
7
Holmes says of Dr. Roylott, "He had better be on his guard. He may
find there is someone more cunning than himself on his track." The
"someone" to whom Holmes is referring is
a. Helen
b. Watson
c. Holmes
d. the police
8
The best word to describe Dr. Roylott is
a. concerned b. thrifty c. evil d. careless
9
Compared with Holmes, Watson is
a. less confused
b. more emotional
c. less organized
d. more curious
10
The title of the play indicates that the snake is
a. slippery
b. poisonous
c. spotted
d. rare