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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?
(a) A walking stick.
(b) A letter.
(c) A bank note.
(d) A telegram from Canada.

2. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?
(a) Stapleton.
(b) Barrymore.
(c) Selden.
(d) Dr. Mortimer.

3. What impression does Watson have of Baskerville Hall in the morning in Chapter 7?
(a) He finds it to be singularly unattractive.
(b) He finds it much lighter and more cheerful.
(c) He finds it to be just as gloomy as the night before.
(d) He finds that he does not care for it very much.

4. After questioning Dr. Mortimer about the discovery of Sir Charles's body, what is Holmes annoyed about?
(a) He believes Dr. Mortimer is paranoid.
(b) He thinks this case is a waste of time.
(c) He wishes Dr. Mortimer had called him in sooner.
(d) He does not care for Sir Charles.

5. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?
(a) Sir Henry.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Cartwright.
(d) Lestrade.

Short Answer Questions

1. When questioned by Sir Henry about the strange sound in the night, what lie does Barrymore tell?

2. With whom does Miss Stapleton confuse Watson?

3. Dr. Mortimer believes that, from the marks, Sir Charles had tip-toed throughout the gravel. What does Holmes deduce from those facts?

4. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?

5. What possible motive for Barrymore's strange behavior does Watson surmise?

(see the answer key)

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