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The Hound of the Baskervilles | Quiz

Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Hound of the Baskervilles | Quiz

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1)

What does Sir Henry do that Holmes strongly advises against? (from Chapter 6)

He tried to go to the bank.
He tried to track down the murderer himself.
He wrote to his servants.
He spent an afternoon alone.
2)

What was one of Stapleton's aliases? (from Chapter 16)

Watson.
Vandeleur.
Baskerville.
Van de fleur.
3)

What impression does Watson have of Baskerville Hall in the morning in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7)

He finds it much lighter and more cheerful.
He finds it to be just as gloomy as the night before.
He finds that he does not care for it very much.
He finds it to be singularly unattractive.
4)

Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores? (from Chapter 6)

He believes it is his fault they are leaving.
He does not know how to serve himself.
He thinks they are overreacting to Sir Charles's death.
The Barrymores have served his family for generations.
5)

What does Miss Stapleton tell Watson when she first meets him on the moor? (from Chapter 7)

She tells him she knows Sherlock Holmes is around.
She tells him she is going to kill herself in three nights.
She tells him to return to London.
She tells him she knows who killed Sir Charles.
6)

What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry? (from Chapter 9)

Watson sees Sir Henry being stalked by the hound.
Watson sees an encounter between Sir Henry and Miss Stapleton, which is interrupted by Stapleton.
Watson sees Frankland watching them on his telescope.
Watson sees a pony sink into the Grimpen Mire.
7)

What occurs in Chapter 15? (from Chapter 16)

Stapleton resurfaces.
Watson fosters the hound.
Sir Henry dies.
Holmes recounts the case.
8)

What else does Holmes suspect Stapleton was responsible for? (from Chapter 16)

An unsolved murder in South America.
A rash of burglaries in France.
Four unsolved murders.
A counterfeiting scheme in London.
9)

In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion? (from Chapter 8)

He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.
He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.
He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
10)

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

He lies about whether he has heard the hound or not.
He lies about having been wandering the halls the night before.
He lies about his wife crying the night before.
He lies about where he was the night Sir Charles died.
11)

Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception? (from Chapter 13)

Watson believes Sir Henry was put at a higher risk by Holmes's deception.
Watson believes that Holmes's deception allowed the villain to get away.
Watson believes Holmes was in grave danger.
Watson believes his careful reports to Holmes have been a waste of time.
12)

Why does Sir Henry decide that they must go capture Selden? (from Chapter 9)

Selden is a dangerous, violent murderer.
He wants the reward money.
He wants to get back at the Barrymores.
He believes that the Stapletons are in danger from Selden.
13)

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

The baying of a hound.
A mysterious, sad moan.
Gunshots.
Someone screaming.
14)

Who arrives from London to help Holmes? (from Chapter 14)

Lestrade.
Stapleton's brother.
Sir Charles.
Cartwright.
15)

What is Sir Henry's opinion of Baskerville Hall? (from Chapter 6)

He finds it to be stifling.
He finds it cheerful.
He finds it to be too big.
He finds it gloomy.
16)

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 letters to Holmes.
He finds his old overcoat.
He finds his brand of cigarettes.
17)

How did Stapleton convince Mrs. Lyons to not meet with Sir Charles the night he died? (from Chapter 14)

Stapleton said he was too proud to allow another man to help her.
Stapleton tells her that Sir Charles is too ill to meet with her.
Stapleton convinces her that Sir Charles does not wish to see her.
Stapleton says that he fears it is too dangerous for her to go alone.
18)

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

Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.
Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.
Watson asks about Frankland's skull.
Watson asks about the doctor's family.
19)

What was spread over the hound to give it a ghoulish look? (from Chapter 15)

Oil.
Phosphorous.
Ink.
Swamp water.
20)

Why did Stapleton steal Sir Henry's boot? (from Chapter 16)

Stapleton was hoping to slowly drive Sir Henry mad.
Stapleton needed to give the hound Sir Henry's scent.
Stapleton was trying to steal clothes for the convict.
Stapleton was doing a favor to Barrymore.
21)

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

She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.
She appears to be very ill.
She appears to not have a care in the world.
She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.
22)

Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles so secretly? (from Chapter 11)

She wanted to avoid a scandal by meeting privately with a bachelor.
She wanted to keep her friendship with Sir Charles secret from her father.
She did not want to face Barrymore.
She wanted to keep her relationship a secret from her estranged husband.
23)

What does Sir Henry do when Barrymore refuses to answer his questions? (from Chapter 9)

He cuts Barrymore's pay.
He threatens to tell everyone Barrymore is the murderer.
He fires Barrymore.
He strikes Barrymore.
24)

Who is the man on the moor? (from Chapter 11)

Dr. Mortimer.
Sir Charles.
Sherlock Holmes.
Stapleton.
25)

What does Sir Henry plan to do to the yew bridge? (from Chapter 6)

Install electric lights to dispel the gloom.
Open it up for the public.
Tear it down.
Make it a memorial to Sir Charles.
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