🔎 Characters
Who is the detective in the story?
Sherlock Holmes
Where does the story begin?
In Sherlock Holmes’s apartment / Baker Street
Why is Helen afraid?
Because she is sleeping in her sister’s old room and hears strange noises.
What does "detective" mean?
A person who solves crimes and mysteries.
Who is the client who visits Holmes?
Helen Stoner
Where does Helen live?
In the countryside
What did Julia say before she died?
"The speckled band!"
What does "dangerous" mean?
Something that can cause harm.
Who is Dr. Grimesby Roylott?
Helen's stepfather/The villain
What is strange about Helen’s bedroom?
There is an air vent and a fake bell rope.
How does Holmes discover the truth?
By staying in Helen’s room and watching at night.
What is a "ventilator"?
A small hole between two rooms for air circulation.
What happened to Julia, Helen’s sister?
She died mysteriously in her bedroom
Where does Holmes hide at night?
In Helen's room
What is the "speckled band"?
A snake
What does "whistle" mean?
A high sound made by air or a person, like calling the snake.
Why does Dr. Roylott want to kill Helen?
Because he wants to keep her inheritance / money.
What animal does Dr. Roylott keep in the house?
A cheetah and a baboon
How does Dr. Roylott die?
The snake kills him.
What does "band" mean in this story?
A small object that looks like a band, a snake in this case.