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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?
(a) Watson believes his careful reports to Holmes have been a waste of time.
(b) Watson believes that Holmes's deception allowed the villain to get away.
(c) Watson believes Holmes was in grave danger.
(d) Watson believes Sir Henry was put at a higher risk by Holmes's deception.

2. 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 him to not go to Baskerville Hall.
(c) Holmes advises Sir Henry not to be afraid.
(d) Holmes advises him to return home.

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

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 the man intentionally jumped in the Grimpen Mire.
(c) Watson says that the man shot himself.
(d) Watson says the man likely fell days earlier and died from exposure.

5. 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 Watson.
(b) The company of Sir Henry.
(c) The company of Perkins, Sir Henry's groom.
(d) The company of Barrymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is the only one not taken from a newspaper with Sir Henry's object?

2. How did the man found on the moor die?

3. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?

4. After hearing a man scream on the moor, what do Watson and Holmes hear next?

5. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?

(see the answer key)

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