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Why does Holmes wake Watson early?
Holmes wakes Watson early, after Mrs. Hudson had awakened Holmes early, because a client has come to the house and is asking for Holmes.
At first, why is Helen worried that Holmes will not take her case?
Helen fears that Holmes will not take the case because she cannot pay him until she gets married in six weeks.
What did Dr. Roylott do to the blacksmith?
Dr. Roylott hurled the blacksmith over a parapet, or low wall, into a stream.
What did Julia cry out before she died?
"It was the band! The speckled band!"
What caused the marks on Helen's wrist?
Dr. Roylott bruised Helen's wrist by grasping it tightly with his hand.
Who had secretly been following Helen on her visit to Mr. Holmes?
Dr. Roylott
When Holmes examines the outside windows, what does he conclude?
Holmes concludes that no one could have entered through them if they were bolted shut.
Name one thing Holmes discovers in Dr. Roylott's bedroom during his investigation.
An iron safe, a saucer of milk, a dog leash.
What was the "speckled band?"
The "speckled band" was a poisonous spotted snake.
If the author's purpose is to entertain, what does the author want to do?
The author wants to amuse, horrify, or otherwise tell a fun story.
If the author's purpose is to inform, what does the author want to do?
The author wants to proved factual information about a subject, or teach.
If the author's purpose is to persuade, what does the author want to do?
The author wants to convince readers to agree with an opinion.
If the author wants to create a scary mood, what setting details, like the weather or time of day, should they use?
(Teacher decides whether the answer is acceptable.)
If the author wants to create a positive mood, what setting details, like the weather or time of day, should they use?
(Teacher decides whether the answer is acceptable.)
If the author wants to create a sad mood, what setting details, like the weather or time of day, should they use?
(Teacher decides whether the answer is acceptable.)
Fill in the blank: "The scientist made brilliant ________ based on the results of her experiments." deductions, aversions, or indiscretions?
deductions
