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Who is the one narrating the chapter?
Dr Watson
Where do they live?
They live in Baker Street, London
What does the woman look like?
She is young and is dressed in black. She looks tired and unhappy. Her face is very white ans has grey hair.
What do we know about Dr Grimesby Roylott?
He is Helen's stepfather. He studied to be a doctor and went to India. He was poor, but became rich when he married Julia and Helen's mother. He is violent.
What happened to Helen and Julia’s mother?
She died eight years ago.
What does the stepfather have to do if Helen or Julia marry?
He must pay them 250 pounds every year.
What and who lives in Dr Grimesby Roylott’s garden?
Wild Indian animals and gipsies live in Dr Grimesby Roylott's garden.
How old was Julia when she died?
She was thirty years old.
What did Helen hear before after to her sister’s door?
She heard a whistle and the sound of falling metal.
What was the last thing that Julia said before she died?
She said: "It was the band! The speckled band!"
What happened to Helen two days ago?
Two days ago she had to move to her sister's old bedroom and she heard the whistle again.
What will Sherlock and Watson do?
They will go to Helen's house to study the case.
What is the meaning of PERHAPS?
Potser
What is the meaning of EARLY?
Aviat
What is the meaning of STEPFATHER?
Padrastre
What is the meaning of WILD?
Salvatge
