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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?
(a) The telegram was delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, not her husband.
(b) One of the neighbors has been reading Sir Charles's mail.
(c) Sir Henry has a package of mail waiting for him.
(d) Sir Charles had a mysterious package delivered to him the day before his death.

2. What has excited Dr. Mortimer?
(a) He found evidence of the hound.
(b) He found gold in the soil.
(c) He found where the convict is hiding.
(d) He found a prehistoric skull on an excavation.

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

4. After asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions?
(a) Watson asks about Frankland's skull.
(b) Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.
(c) Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.
(d) Watson asks about the doctor's family.

5. Who is L.L.?
(a) Laura Lancaster, the youngest sister of Frankland.
(b) Laura Lyons, the daughter of Frankland.
(c) Laura Lols, the cousin of Stapleton.
(d) There is no L.L.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possibility does Holmes rule out when he discovers that Henry does not have a will?

2. Where did Sir Charles die?

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

4. What do Sir Henry and Watson do to entrap Barrymore?

5. What impression does Watson have of Baskerville Hall in the morning in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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