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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?
(a) Barrymore's brother.
(b) Anthony, Sir Charles's groom.
(c) Barrymore, Sir Charles's butler.
(d) Frankland, one of the Baskerville neighbors.

2. What does the first telegram to Holmes reveal?
(a) Barrymore does not appear to be at Baskerville Hall.
(b) Barrymore appears to be in London.
(c) Barrymore appears to be at Baskerville Hall.
(d) Barrymore appears to have left the country.

3. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?
(a) He fears for Sir Henry's safety if he is to go to the hall.
(b) He wants Holmes to kill the hound.
(c) He wants Watson to get an autopsy report for Sir Charles.
(d) He wants Holmes to investigate Sir Charles's will.

4. What sets off the chain of events in the manuscript?
(a) Hugo sent a man to die in Grimpen Mire.
(b) Hugo killed the daughter of a yeoman.
(c) Hugo killed a gypsy's dog.
(d) Hugo kidnapped the daughter of a yeoman.

5. How does Holmes describe the walking stick?
(a) A rude gesture.
(b) The mark of a careless, untrustworthy man.
(c) A visiting card from the absent-minded.
(d) A present.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?

2. What does C.C.H (engraved on the stick) stand for?

3. Who is the man that brought the curse upon the Baskervilles?

4. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?

5. What name did the bearded man who followed Sir Henry give the cabman?

(see the answer key)

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