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Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band

By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Study Guide:

1) What can you tell me about the author of the story?

2) Before reading the story, what did you already know about Sherlock Holmes?
3) Who are the characters of the story?
4) Choose one character and describe him/her.
5) Where does Sherlock Holmes live?
6) Why was Roylott in prison while in India?
7) Why did Helen Stoner go to Sherlock’s house?
8) How does Helen’s stepfather behave when he returns from the gypsies?
9) How long has Helen’s sister been dead for?
10) What typically happens at 3 am at Stoke Moran?
11) What were Julia’s last words?
12) Who is Percy Armitage?
13) Describe the girl’s bedrooms.
14) Who does Sherlock think is ‘The Speckled Band’? Why?
15) Why was dr. Roylott at Sherlock’s house?
16) What does the dead wife’s will say?