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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?
(a) Watson says the man likely fell days earlier and died from exposure.
(b) Watson says that the man probably snapped from anxiety and exposure to the elements and ran off the cliff.
(c) Watson says that the man shot himself.
(d) Watson says the man intentionally jumped in the Grimpen Mire.

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

3. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?
(a) The convict has probably died out on the moors.
(b) The convict will likely be caught soon.
(c) The convict will likely turn himself in to escape the inhospitable moor.
(d) The convict has likely escaped the area.

4. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?
(a) Barrymore admits that his wife answered the telegram in his stead.
(b) Barrymore admits that he has been walking the halls at night.
(c) Barrymore admits that he sent Sir Henry the warning letter.
(d) Barrymore admits that he was the man in London.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?

5. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?

(see the answer key)

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