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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Watson observe that Sir Henry has inherited from his ancestors?
(a) The intelligence.
(b) The cruelty.
(c) The godlessness.
(d) The temper.

2. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?
(a) He smokes his pipe.
(b) He drinks some brandy.
(c) He does cocaine.
(d) He plays the violin.

3. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?
(a) Play violin with Holmes.
(b) Study Holmes's skull.
(c) Write a letter to Holmes.
(d) Take Holmes and Watson to dinner.

4. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) An old boot.
(b) A brown boot.
(c) A brown hat.
(d) An old suitcoat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?

2. How is Holmes able to deduce the size of Dr. Mortimer's dog?

3. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?

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

5. What is the address of the rooms that Watson and Holmes share?

(see the answer key)

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