The Hound of the Baskervilles Quiz

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When questioned by Sir Henry about the strange sound in the night, what lie does Barrymore tell? (from Chapter 7)

He lies about having been wandering the halls the night before.

He lies about whether he has heard the hound or not.

He lies about where he was the night Sir Charles died.

He lies about his wife crying the night before.

2.

What does Watson find in the stone hut that pertains to him? (from Chapter 11)

He finds a note that details his whereabouts for the day.

He finds his brand of cigarettes.

He finds his letters to Holmes.

He finds his old overcoat.

3.

What does Watson hear coming from the moor? (from Chapter 7)

Gunshots.

The baying of a hound.

Someone screaming.

A mysterious, sad moan.

4.

After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady? (from Chapter 8)

She appears to not have a care in the world.

She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.

She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.

She appears to be very ill.

5.

After asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions? (from Chapter 10)

Watson asks about the doctor's family.

Watson asks about Frankland's skull.

Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.

Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.

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