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Why did Holmes wake Watson up at quarter past seven?
A new client, Helen Stoner, had arrived.
What did Holmes see on Helen that proved that Dr. Roylett was abusive?
Bruises on Helen's wrist caused by being grabbed by a very strong hand.
Who is the narrator of this story?
Dr. John Watson.
Who writes the Sherlock Holmes stories?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Why did Helen move into Julia's old room?
Renovations.
Why was Helen Stoner shivering when she first met with Holmes and Watson?
She was scared; she was engaged to be married and was worried about her safety.
What 2 sounds were heard the night Julia died?
A low whistle and a metal clanging sound.
What excuse did Roylott give to force Helen to move into her sister's old room.
Renovations to her room and the exterior wall of her room.
What kind of cases does Sherlock Holmes solve?
The strange and unusual.
What 2 animals are kept by Dr. Roylott?
A cheetah and a baboon.
What rooms did Holmes examine at Stoke Moran?
Julia's old room where Helen was told to sleep and Dr. Roylett's room.
What was unusual about the bed?
It was bolted to the floor so it could not be moved.
Who has been dead for 2 years at the time Watson is recalling the story?
Who is Julia Stoner.
Why does Holmes never share his suspicions?
He wants to be 100% positive before he accuses a suspect for murder.
What mood is created in the story? (How do you feel?)
A mood of suspense and mystery.
Why did Dr. Roylett go to prison?
He murdered his butler because he thought the butler had stolen something from him.
What interesting fact did Holmes discover about the bell rope?
It was attached to a hook on the ceiling and did not ring a bell.
What happened to the hair of both women?
What is that their hair turned gray?
How does Holmes respond to Dr. Roylott's threats?
He puts him off, laughs at the pathetic threats, and tells him to leave.
What were Julia's last words?
"It was the band! The speckled band!"
What does Holmes say about the swamp adder's poison?
It is the deadliest snake in India.
What motive did Holmes and Watson discover for the murder and attempted murder of Julia and Helen Stoner.
Dr. Roylett was losing money and Julia and Helen's marriages would cause him to go bankrupt.
Who is the killer, and what is the murder weapon?
Dr. Roylott is the killer and his murder weapon is the poisonous swamp adder.
What is the famous address where Sherlock Holmes lived?
221 B Baker Street, London
How did Dr. Roylott train the snake to come back to his room?
He would blow a low whistle; provide the snake with a saucer of milk; and use a dog leash.