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The Speckled Band (A2)

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  • Who is the young woman dressed in black?
    Helen Stoner
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  • What is the relationship between Helen and Dr Roylott?
    He is Helen's stepfather.
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  • When did Julia Stoner die?
    She died two years ago.
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  • What does Julia hear and smell in her room?
    She hears a whistle and she smells Dr Roylott's Indian cigarettes.
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  • Julia and Helen are afraid of _______ and _______, that's why they lock their doors.
    They are afraid of the wild animals and the gipsies.
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  • Why does Helen have to move to her sister's old bedroom?
    Because some men are mending her bedroom wall.
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  • What does Helen think the metal box contains?
    She thinks there are business papers in the box.
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  • What is the sign to allow Sherlock Holmes to go in the house at night?
    Helen has to put a light in the window and leave it open.
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  • The snake goes from one room to the other through the _______.
    air-vent
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  • At the end of the story, Helen _____ (verb) her young man.
    marries / married
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