What did Helen hear that reminded her of what her sister described?

A low whistle and a clanging sound

What was Helen's sister's reaction when she appeared at the doorway?

She was pale and looked terrified

What did the coroner conclude about the sister's death?

The cause of death was undetermined

What did Helen think might have caused her sister to mention "the speckled band"?

She was referring to the gypsies

She was reading a book with that title

What recent event did Helen share with Holmes at the beginning of the story?

She became engaged to Percy Armitage

Why was Helen terrified the night before visiting Holmes?

She heard a noise similar to what happened before her sister's death

What did Holmes notice about Helen Stoner during their meeting?

She had bruised spots on her wrist

What did Helen's stepfather plan to do on the day of her visit to Holmes?

Come into town for important business

What did Dr. Roylott do with the fire poker?

He used it to light the fireplace

What did Holmes and Watson do after arriving at the train station?

They hired a carriage and drove through the countryside.

They went directly to the manor.

They waited for further instructions.

What was the weather like during Holmes and Watson's carriage ride?

It was perfect with a bright sun and a few fluffy clouds.

What did Holmes notice about the construction near the old mansion?

There was some construction happening.

What advice did Holmes give Miss Stoner regarding Dr. Roylott's return?

To hide and lock herself away from him.

To leave the house immediately.

What did Holmes observe about the windows in Miss Stoner's room?

They were small and nobody could fit through them.

They were large enough for someone to fit through.

What unusual observation did Holmes make about the bell-pull?

It seemed like an unnecessary addition.

It was actually a functional bell-pull.

It was connected to the housekeeper's room.

What did Holmes do after examining the room carefully?

He examined the cracks between the floorboards.

He opened the window to let in fresh air.

What did Holmes and Miss Stoner find in Dr. Grimesby Roylott's room?

Technical books and an armchair

What did Miss Stoner need to do when her stepfather came back, according to Holmes' advice?

She should pretend to have a headache and stay in her room.

She should lock her door and stay quiet.

She should leave the house and hide.

She should confront her stepfather.

What was the signal that Holmes and Miss Stoner agreed upon?

Opening the window shutters and placing a lamp there.

Turning on the light in her room.

What did Holmes and Watson see from the window of the Crown Inn?

They saw a light come on in one of the rooms.

They saw Miss Stoner waiting outside.

They saw Dr. Roylott arguing with someone.

They saw a car leaving the manor.

What did Holmes and Watson find when they entered the room at Stoke Moran?

A horrifying figure emerged from the shadows.

A group of people waiting for them.

What was the purpose of the bell-rope as figured out in the investigation?

It was not intended for ringing a bell.

What did Holmes do when he heard a sound from the ventilator?

He struck a match and swung his cane at the bell-pull.

What was the reaction of Holmes and Watson to the scream they heard?

Their hearts froze and they stood there mixed with fear.

They laughed it off as a prank.

They immediately ran out of the house.

They started searching for the source of the sound.

What did Holmes and the narrator find when they entered Dr. Roylott's room?

Dr. Roylott sitting in a chair, wearing a strange yellow band around his head

Dr. Roylott sleeping on his bed

Dr. Roylott arguing with someone

How did Holmes conclude that a snake was involved in the mysterious deaths?

He saw two tiny puncture marks from the snake's fangs

He found snake scales in the room

He heard Dr. Roylott talking about his snake

He found a snake in Dr. Roylott's pocket

What method did Holmes think Dr. Roylott used to control the snake?

By using a whistle to call it back

By using a remote control device

By training the snake with food

Speckled Band

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS

RL.6.4, RL.5.1, RI.2.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Holmes notice about the lady in the sitting room that indicated she had come a long way?

She was wearing a black dress

She had mud on her jacket and a train ticket sticking out of her glove

She was very calm and composed

She was wearing a big veil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Dr. Roylott move Helen and her sister to Stoke Moran, England?

Because he wanted to be closer to his family

Because he got a new job there

Because they had enough money to live comfortably there

Because he wanted to escape from his past

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dr. Roylott's behavior like after moving to Stoke Moran?

He became very friendly and social

He stayed inside and was often angry

He started working overtime

He became a community leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Dr. Roylott allow to camp on the Stoke Moran land?

His relatives from Calcutta

His old friends

The gypsies

Local farmers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What animals did Dr. Roylott keep on his property that made the villagers scared?

A cheetah and a baboon

A lion and a tiger

A bear and a deer

A wolf and a fox

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Helen and Julia have to do all the work in the house?

Because they enjoyed it

Because no servants would stay

Because Dr. Roylott asked them to

Because it was a tradition

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Julia smell that made her leave her room on the night she died?

Fresh flowers

Burning wood

Strong cigars

Cooking food

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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60 questions

What did Holmes notice about the lady in the sitting room that indicated she had come a long way?

Why did Dr. Roylott move Helen and her sister to Stoke Moran, England?

What was Dr. Roylott's behavior like after moving to Stoke Moran?

Who did Dr. Roylott allow to camp on the Stoke Moran land?

What animals did Dr. Roylott keep on his property that made the villagers scared?

Why did Helen and Julia have to do all the work in the house?

What did Julia smell that made her leave her room on the night she died?

What time did Julia leave Helen's room on the night she died?

What unusual sound did Helen hear in the early mornings?

Did Helen and Julia always lock themselves in at night?

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