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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 the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?
(a) The convict has probably died out on the moors.
(b) The convict has likely escaped the area.
(c) The convict will likely be caught soon.
(d) The convict will likely turn himself in to escape the inhospitable moor.

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

3. In his gratitude for Sir Henry's decision about Selden, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry and Watson?
(a) Sir Charles was at the gate to meet a woman.
(b) Sir Charles knew he was going to die.
(c) Sir Charles was protecting Mrs. Barrymore.
(d) Sir Charles was hoping to confront the hound head-on.

4. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) He marks the letter to be returned to the sender.
(b) He suggests Sir Henry reply to it.
(c) He asks the postman.
(d) He suggests they check all the trashcans for the cut-up newspaper near Charing Cross.

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. How is Chapter 8 narrated?

2. What is Stapleton's profession?

3. What is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?

4. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?

5. What is a favored study of Dr. Mortimer?

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