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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Watson tells Holmes about his conversation with Laura Lyons, what does Holmes reveal to his partner about Miss Stapleton?
(a) She is Frankland's daughter.
(b) She is actually Stapleton's wife.
(c) She is actually Stapleton's daughter.
(d) She is the murderer.

2. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?
(a) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
(b) He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.
(c) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
(d) He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.

3. What word is the only one not taken from a newspaper with Sir Henry's object?
(a) Baskerville.
(b) Moor.
(c) Hound.
(d) Henry.

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

5. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?
(a) Sir Henry.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Cartwright.
(d) Lestrade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?

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. How did the man found on the moor die?

4. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?

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

(see the answer key)

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