The Adventure of the Speckled Band

Who is the protagonist in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

• Helen Stoner
• Dr. John Watson
• Dr. Grimesby Roylott
• Sherlock Holmes

Who is the antagonist in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

• Helen Stoner
• Dr. John Watson
• Dr. Grimesby Roylott
• Sherlock Holmes

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Who is the narrator in "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

• Helen Stoner
• Dr. John Watson
• Dr. Grimesby Roylott
• Sherlock Holmes

What is the name of the woman that comes to Sherlock Holmes?

• Mrs. Hudson
• Helen Stoner
• Julia Stoner
• Dr. Roylott

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Helen's description of the night on pgs. 468-69 suggests that--

• She and her sister were peaceful and content.
• The night was delightful as she prepared for the wedding.
• She was fearful and had a sense of foreboding.
• She was grumpy and annoyed that she wasn't getting married.

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When Holmes says "These are very deep waters" on page 470, the reader can infer that--

• He believes Julia's death may have been a drowning.
• He thinks this case is complex and dangerous.
• He believes that Helen is making up her story.
• He thinks that Watson is better equipped to solve the case.

Based on Dr. Roylott's actions, the reader can conclude that he is--

• violent and cruel
• cautious and fearful
• lonely and dissatisfied
• imaginative and delightful

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Based on Helen's actions, the reader can conclude that she is--

• grumpy and annoyed
• gracious and imaginative
• cautious and fearful
• content and caring

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Why does the author have Holmes guess how Helen Stoner got to his rooms?

• to show that the detective has strong powers of deduction
• to show how silly Helene Stoner is
• to show what a good memory Watson has
• to foreshadow how the story will end

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How does Holmes know Helen Stoner had ridden in a dogcart?

• She has been seen getting out of the cart by Watson.
• Her jacket sleeve was splattered with mud.
• She had dog furs on the bottom of her skirt.
• He detected the odor of wet fur on her clothing.

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