Characters & Clues
Who is the famous detective investigating the case?
Sherlock Holmes
What does "the speckled band" turn out to be?
A deadly snake
How long before Helen's visit did her sister die?
Two years before
Who seeks help from Sherlock Holmes
Helen Stoner
Where does Helen sleep on the night of the investigation?
Her old bedroom
What two animals does Dr. Roylott keep on the estate?
A baboon and a cheeta
What does Helen hear at night?
A low whistling sound
What happens to Dr. Roylott at the end of the story?
He is killed by his own snake
Why does Roylott want to kill his stepdaughters?
To have control of their inheritance
What does the bell rope really connect to?
ventilator
Who traced Helen to Holmes office?
Her stepfather
What object hangs on the corner of Helen's bed?
A small dog lash
What is unusual about Helen's bed?
It is clamped to the floor
What was the name of Helen's twin sister?
Julia Stoner
What is the name of the Roylott family estate?
Stoke Moran