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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?
(a) A walking stick.
(b) A bank note.
(c) A letter.
(d) A telegram from Canada.

2. What possible motive for Barrymore's strange behavior does Watson surmise?
(a) Watson wonders if Barrymore is attempting to rob Sir Henry.
(b) Watson wonders if Barrymore is cheating on his wife.
(c) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to distract him.
(d) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to find the hound himself.

3. What does Dr. Mortimer have on him that he wants Holmes to examine?
(a) A bone.
(b) A walking stick.
(c) A will.
(d) A manuscript.

4. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?
(a) Holmes suggests that he himself act as bodyguard.
(b) Holmes sends Watson with Sir Henry for protection.
(c) Holmes suggests that Sir Henry stay armed at all times.
(d) Holmes suggests that Dr. Mortimer act as bodyguard.

5. How much is Sir Henry going to inherit from Sir Charles?
(a) Nearly a million pounds.
(b) Several hundreds of pounds.
(c) Over two million pounds.
(d) Nearly half a million pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes check on Barrymore's location?

2. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?

3. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?

4. How does Holmes trick the hotel clerk into talking about guests who have checked in after Sir Henry?

5. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?

(see the answer key)

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