Copper Beeches Sherlock Holmes

What did Mrs. Rucastle do when she realized someone was looking at the house?

• She closed the blind.

• She waved at the man.

• She opened the window.

• She ignored him.

What was Mr. Rucastle's reaction when he passed the narrator?

• He greeted her warmly

• He ignored her completely

• He locked a door and hurried past without a word

• He stopped to chat

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Why did Holmes and Watson decide to wait until seven o'clock to investigate?

• Because it was safer

• Because the Rucastles would be gone

• Because they needed more people

• Because it was daylight

What did Holmes suggest was the reason behind the child's abnormal cruelty?

• Learning from friends

• Watching too much television

• Studying the parents

• Being mistreated

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What did Holmes and his companions find when they entered the room with the barred door?

• A room with a bed, table, and some linens

• A group of people waiting

• A loud noise

How did Holmes realize someone had escaped from the room?

• He saw a broken window

• He found a secret passage

• He heard someone running on the roof

What did the man do after Holmes confronted him?

• He apologized and left quietly

• He attacked Holmes

• He called for help

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What happened to Rucastle when Holmes and the others ran outside?

• He was talking calmly

• He was injured but alive

• He was perfectly fine

• He was not there

Why did Mr. Rucastle want to stop his daughter's relationship with Mr. Fowler?

• Because he didn't like Mr. Fowler

• Because he wanted control over her money

• Because Mr. Fowler was not wealthy

• Because he thought Mr. Fowler was unkind

Who ran outside with Holmes when they heard Rucastle screaming?

• Mrs. Toller

• Miss Hunter

• Toller

• Mr. Fowler

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