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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?
(a) Stapleton apologizes for his rudeness to Sir Henry in regards to his sister.
(b) Stapleton tries to hire the Barrymores away from Sir Henry.
(c) Stapleton strikes Sir Henry for talking to his sister.
(d) Stapleton attempts to pay Sir Henry to leave for London.

2. How did the cabman describe the bearded man?
(a) Around forty and of military bearing.
(b) Around forty, pale, and of average height.
(c) Around thirty, dark complected, and tall.
(d) Around sixty and gray.

3. How much is Sir Henry going to inherit from Sir Charles?
(a) Several hundreds of pounds.
(b) Nearly half a million pounds.
(c) Nearly a million pounds.
(d) Over two million pounds.

4. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?
(a) Henry will allow Stapleton to inspect the grounds every night for signs of the hound.
(b) Henry will build a friendship with Miss Stapleton for three months, after which he will be allowed to start wooing her.
(c) Henry will go with Stapleton on a moth-catching expedition so that he might get to know his sister's suitor better.
(d) Henry will allow Miss Stapleton to accompany him on a trip to London.

5. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?
(a) He had a heart condition.
(b) He had diabetes.
(c) He had the gout.
(d) He had cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?

2. What dangerous place on the moor has claimed the lives of several people and animals?

3. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

4. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?

5. What does Watson hear coming from the moor?

(see the answer key)

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