Starter quiz
- In 'The Speckled Band', why does Holmes insist Helen stay at the village inn whilst him and Watson stay in her room at Stoke Moran?
- He thinks she is in danger. ✓
- There is not enough room at Stoke Moran for all three.
- She will make Roylott suspicious.
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- Of the following, what does Holmes find in Roylott's room in 'The Speckled Band'?
- A bell rope.
- A saucer of milk. ✓
- A dog-leash. ✓
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- In 'The Speckled Band', what is unusual about the bell rope and ventilator in Julia's room?
- They are both not fit for purpose. ✓
- They are both bright green.
- They are both very expensive.
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- In 'The Speckled Band', what atmosphere does the description of Stoke Moran create?
- Idyllic.
- Magical.
- Sinister. ✓
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- How are the wings of Stoke Moran described in 'The Speckled Band'?
- "Like the wings of a butterfly."
- "Like the arms of a mother."
- "Like the claws of a crab." ✓
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- In 'The Speckled Band', which character has a clear motive for killing Julia?
- Julia's fiance.
- Helen Stoner.
- Dr. Roylott. ✓
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