Starter quiz

  • In the story 'The Speckled Band', what did Helen hear on the night Julia died?
    • A trumpet.
    • A cheetah's hiss.
    • A whistle and metallic sound.  ✓
  • What did Roylott do on the night Julia died in the story 'The Speckled Band'?
    • Stayed out of the house.
    • Went up to his bedroom early.  ✓
    • Locked Julia in her room.
  • After hearing about Dr. Roylott's past behaviour from Helen Stoner, which word best describes Roylott?
    • Violent  ✓
    • Meticulous
    • Intelligent
  • In the story 'The Speckled Band', what will happen to the money that Julia and Helen's mother bequeathed to Roylott if the two girls marry?
    • It will have to be saved for the girls' children.
    • Roylott can use it for himself since their husbands will provide income.
    • Roylott would no longer have access to a sum of the money.  ✓
  • In the story 'The Speckled Band', what pets did Roylott keep?
    • Mice.
    • Cats and dogs.
    • A cheetah and baboon.  ✓
  • In 'The Speckled Band' , which character has a motive for killing Julia Stoner?
    • Helen Stoner.
    • Julia's husband-to-be.
    • Dr. Roylott.  ✓
    • John Watson.
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