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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?
(a) The current Devonshire Times.
(b) The previous day's Devonshire Times.
(c) The current London TImes.
(d) The previous day's London Times.

2. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) An old boot.
(b) A brown boot.
(c) An old suitcoat.
(d) A brown hat.

3. Because of the convict and out of concern for the Stapletons, what did Sir Henry offer to them, which Stapleton turned down?
(a) The company of Barrymore.
(b) The company of Perkins, Sir Henry's groom.
(c) The company of Sir Henry.
(d) The company of Watson.

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

5. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?
(a) Holmes advises him to stay with Watson in their rooms.
(b) Holmes advises Sir Henry not to be afraid.
(c) Holmes advises him to return home.
(d) Holmes advises him to not go to Baskerville Hall.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Holmes and Watson's deductions, who must have sent the message of warning to Sir Henry in London?

5. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?

(see the answer key)

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