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. ✓
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- 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.
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- After hearing about Dr. Roylott's past behaviour from Helen Stoner, which word best describes Roylott?
- Violent ✓
- Meticulous
- Intelligent
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- 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. ✓
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- In the story 'The Speckled Band', what pets did Roylott keep?
- Mice.
- Cats and dogs.
- A cheetah and baboon. ✓
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- 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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