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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?
(a) The current London TImes.
(b) The previous day's London Times.
(c) The current Devonshire Times.
(d) The previous day's Devonshire Times.

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

4. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?
(a) He had diabetes.
(b) He had cancer.
(c) He had a heart condition.
(d) He had the gout.

5. Who is Sir Charles's heir?
(a) Hugo Baskerville.
(b) Henry Baskerville.
(c) Harry Baskerville.
(d) Charles Baskerville II.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?

3. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

4. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?

5. What does Dr. Mortimer call Holmes in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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