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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?
(a) A young, ambitious doctor.
(b) A young, unambitious doctor.
(c) An older, caring doctor.
(d) An older, incompetent doctor.

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

3. According to Watson, who is the owner of the stick?
(a) An elderly, country doctor.
(b) Sherlock Holmes.
(c) A middle-aged scientist.
(d) A young, city doctor.

4. What instructions does Holmes give Cartwright?
(a) Cartwright is to take Mrs. Stapleton to safety.
(b) Cartwright is to go to London and send a telegram to Sir Henry in Holmes's name.
(c) Cartwright is to tail Sir Henry.
(d) Cartwright is to send for Lestrade.

5. What does Sir Henry do that Holmes strongly advises against?
(a) He tried to go to the bank.
(b) He spent an afternoon alone.
(c) He tried to track down the murderer himself.
(d) He wrote to his servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. While returning to Baskerville Hall after trying to find Selden, what does Watson observe on one of the tors?

2. How did Dr. Mortimer deduce that Sir Charles had stood at the gate for five to ten minutes?

3. In his gratitude for Sir Henry's decision about Selden, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry and Watson?

4. What does Holmes have Watson send up to him?

5. What had Stapleton falsely promised Mrs. Lyons?

(see the answer key)

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