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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Dr. Mortimer, why did no one else notice the strange marks near the body?
(a) Everyone was drunk.
(b) The prints were too far away.
(c) No one cared.
(d) He was the only one there.

2. What does Holmes have Watson send up to him?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Brandy.
(d) His violin.

3. What does Holmes believe is the reason Sir Charles went out to the yew alley that night?
(a) Sir Charles wished to smoke his cigar outside.
(b) Sir Charles was waiting for the hound.
(c) Sir Charles was just out on a walk.
(d) Sir Charles was waiting for someone.

4. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?
(a) Holmes realizes Sir Henry will not get any work done in London.
(b) Holmes realizes that Baskerville Hall is not dangerous.
(c) Sir Henry announces that he plans to tear down Baskerville Hall.
(d) Holmes knows now that Sir Henry is being followed in London.

5. How is Holmes able to deduce the size of Dr. Mortimer's dog?
(a) Holmes guesses.
(b) Holmes looks at the size and spacing of the teeth marks on the doctor's walking stick.
(c) Holmes sees marks of measurement on the walking stick.
(d) Holmes sees the scratch marks on the bottom of the staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sir Charles die?

2. After questioning Dr. Mortimer about the discovery of Sir Charles's body, what is Holmes annoyed about?

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

4. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?

5. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

(see the answer key)

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