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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?
(a) The place where the convict is believed to have been last seen.
(b) The Grimpen Mire.
(c) Hound's Tor.
(d) The area where, according to the story, Hugo Baskerville was killed.

2. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?
(a) She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.
(b) She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.
(c) She appears to not have a care in the world.
(d) She appears to be very ill.

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

4. What does Watson observe that Sir Henry has inherited from his ancestors?
(a) The temper.
(b) The godlessness.
(c) The cruelty.
(d) The intelligence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes go about his search for the cut-up newspaper?

2. What is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?

3. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?

4. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

5. Because of the convict and out of concern for the Stapletons, what did Sir Henry offer to them, which Stapleton turned down?

(see the answer key)

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