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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though he is described as godless, what in particular made Hugo notorious?
(a) His scarred face.
(b) He frequently abandoned people for dead on the moor.
(c) He beat a man to death for looking at him wrong.
(d) His cruel humor.

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

3. What is the Baskerville curse?
(a) A hound will visit Baskerville Hall every full moon to take one of the men away.
(b) The hound will avenge the death of any Baskerville.
(c) Any descendent of the Baskervilles is to never cross the moor at night, though several have died violently.
(d) The Baskervilles are cursed to turn into hounds if they become like Hugo.

4. How does Holmes trick the hotel clerk into talking about guests who have checked in after Sir Henry?
(a) Holmes asks about Sir Henry.
(b) Holmes distracts him while Watson looks at the registry.
(c) Holmes claims to recognize the names and was wondering if they were friends of his.
(d) Holmes makes the clerk think he is asking about Sir Henry's relatives.

5. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?
(a) Playing violin.
(b) Smoking.
(c) In an art gallery.
(d) At the theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the first telegram to Holmes reveal?

2. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?

3. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?

4. What is Watson's impression of Miss Stapleton?

5. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?

(see the answer key)

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