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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?
(a) The case is beginning to overwhelm Watson.
(b) He was worried for Holmes's safety.
(c) He is scared to walk back to Baskerville Hall alone.
(d) He believes he is being followed.

2. How was Holmes able to tell what newspaper the words came from?
(a) The font.
(b) The color of the newsprint.
(c) He found the cut-up newspaper.
(d) The date was on one of the words.

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

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

5. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) He asks the postman.
(b) He suggests Sir Henry reply to it.
(c) He suggests they check all the trashcans for the cut-up newspaper near Charing Cross.
(d) He marks the letter to be returned to the sender.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the handwriting reveals to Holmes that the object originated at a hotel?

2. After Watson tells Holmes about his conversation with Laura Lyons, what does Holmes reveal to his partner about Miss Stapleton?

3. Who is following Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer when they leave Holmes and Watson's rooms?

4. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?

5. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?

(see the answer key)

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