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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Chapter 8 narrated?
(a) The narration is in the form of Watson's journal.
(b) The narration is in the form of letters between Watson and Dr. Mortimer.
(c) The narration is in the form of newspaper articles.
(d) The narration is in the form of letters from Watson to Holmes.

3. 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.

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

5. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?
(a) His footprints.
(b) He watched Watson all the way from Frankland's manor.
(c) He heard Watson mumbling to himself.
(d) His cigarette stub.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?

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

5. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?

(see the answer key)

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