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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Frankland spend his time when at home?
(a) He uses his telescope to look at the moor, ostensibly for the convict.
(b) He spends time restoring his home.
(c) He spends time with his daughter, who is a painter.
(d) He is writing a history of Devonshire.

2. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?
(a) An older, incompetent doctor.
(b) An older, caring doctor.
(c) A young, ambitious doctor.
(d) A young, unambitious doctor.

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

4. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?
(a) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
(b) He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.
(c) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
(d) He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a favored study of Dr. Mortimer?

2. Why does Sir Henry decide that they must go capture Selden?

3. What does Dr. Mortimer have on him that he wants Holmes to examine?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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