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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stapleton's profession?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A barrister.
(c) A naturalist.
(d) A professor.

2. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the hotel, what does Sir Henry claim to have lost this time?
(a) A black hat.
(b) A pipe.
(c) An overcoat.
(d) A black boot.

3. What was found near Sir Charles's body?
(a) The footprints of a giant hound.
(b) Blood.
(c) A gun.
(d) A dog.

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

5. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?
(a) At the theater.
(b) Playing violin.
(c) Smoking.
(d) In an art gallery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Hugo's wild ride after the girl?

2. How was Holmes able to tell what newspaper the words came from?

3. What do Watson and Stapleton see at the bog-hole?

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

5. What does Watson observe that Sir Henry has inherited from his ancestors?

(see the answer key)

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