The Speckled Band, Chapter 4

Why do Holmes and Watson walk to Stoke Moran?

• Holmes is tired.

• Watson feels ill.

• The house isn't far.

How does Helen feel about her stepfather's visit to London?

• She is happy.

• She is afraid.

• She is sad.

Why does Holmes ask about the work on Helen's bedroom?

• He loves old buildings.

• The work is interesting.

• It is strange and he can't understand it.

Why is the bell rope strange?

• It doesn't go anywhere.

• Helen doesn't like it.

• It looks old.

Why does Holmes ask Helen about the cat?

• He hates cats.

• There is some milk on the safe.

• Watson wants a cat.

When must Helen put a lamp in the window?

• When she goes to bed.

• When Holmes and Watson go to bed.

• When her stepfather goes to bed.

I put all my important papers in a _______.

• safe

• shop

The only ________ in the room is a big table.

• furniture

• family

There's a ________ in the wall over the door.

• ventilator

• village

Don't forget the ________ when you go out for a walk.

• dog lead

• television