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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does chapter one take place?
(a) Devonshire.
(b) London.
(c) Wales.
(d) Canada.

2. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?
(a) Holmes advises Sir Henry not to be afraid.
(b) Holmes advises him to stay with Watson in their rooms.
(c) Holmes advises him to return home.
(d) Holmes advises him to not go to Baskerville Hall.

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

4. What does C.C.H (engraved on the stick) stand for?
(a) Christian Cross Hospital.
(b) Christian Care Hospital.
(c) Charing Court Hospital.
(d) Charing Cross Hospital.

5. After questioning Dr. Mortimer about the discovery of Sir Charles's body, what is Holmes annoyed about?
(a) He does not care for Sir Charles.
(b) He thinks this case is a waste of time.
(c) He believes Dr. Mortimer is paranoid.
(d) He wishes Dr. Mortimer had called him in sooner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about the handwriting reveals to Holmes that the object originated at a hotel?

3. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

4. Dr. Mortimer believes that, from the marks, Sir Charles had tip-toed throughout the gravel. What does Holmes deduce from those facts?

5. What does Holmes deduce about the sender of Sir Henry's object?

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