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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?
(a) The Barrymores have served his family for generations.
(b) He thinks they are overreacting to Sir Charles's death.
(c) He believes it is his fault they are leaving.
(d) He does not know how to serve himself.

2. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?
(a) Holmes realizes Sir Henry will not get any work done in London.
(b) Sir Henry announces that he plans to tear down Baskerville Hall.
(c) Holmes realizes that Baskerville Hall is not dangerous.
(d) Holmes knows now that Sir Henry is being followed in London.

3. What does Watson deduce about the candle?
(a) He realizes that Barrymore is using it to burn letters.
(b) He realizes that Barrymore is merely trying to write in secret at night.
(c) He realizes that Barrymore is plotting to burn down Baskerville Hall.
(d) He realizes it is a signal.

4. What do Sir Henry, Dr. Mortimer, and Watson discover as they travel to the moor?
(a) Another man has been murdered by the hound.
(b) One of Sir Henry's neighbors has moved out.
(c) A dangerous convict has escaped.
(d) A ghostly apparition has been appearing to people on the moor.

5. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?
(a) Irish.
(b) American.
(c) Welsh.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Mortimer, why did no one else notice the strange marks near the body?

2. How does Holmes trick the hotel clerk into talking about guests who have checked in after Sir Henry?

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

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

5. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?

(see the answer key)

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