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Who tells Holmes about the strange events at Stoke Moran?
Helen Stoner
Who is Helen Stoner’s stepfather?
Dr Grimesby Roylott
Where does Dr Roylott live?
Stoke Moran
What happened to Helen’s twin sister, Julia?
She died mysteriously shortly before her wedding.
What were Julia’s last words?
The speckled band!
What strange sound did Julia hear at night?
A low whistle
At what time did Julia usually hear the whistle?
Around three o’clock in the morning
Why is Helen especially frightened now?
She is going to get married and has been moved into Julia’s old room.
Why does Dr Roylott become angry with Holmes?
He knows Helen has visited Holmes and wants Holmes to stay out of the matter.
What does Dr Roylott do to show his strength?
He bends a metal poker.
What does Holmes do after Roylott leaves?
He straightens the poker again.
What is unusual about the bell rope in Julia’s room?
It is not connected to a bell.
What is unusual about the ventilator?
It connects Julia’s room to Dr Roylott’s room.
What piece of furniture is fixed to the floor?
The bed
Why is the fixed bed suspicious?
The person sleeping there cannot move away from the ventilator and bell rope.
What does Holmes ask Helen to do that night?
Sleep in another room and signal Holmes when Roylott has gone to bed.
