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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Mortimer call Holmes in Chapter 1?
(a) The second-best detective in Europe.
(b) The best detective in Europe.
(c) The most brilliant mind of the decade.
(d) A lucky detective.

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

3. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?
(a) He does cocaine.
(b) He smokes his pipe.
(c) He drinks some brandy.
(d) He plays the violin.

4. When Dr. Mortimer arrives at the rooms, what is revealed that annoys Holmes?
(a) Holmes does not appreciate the doctor just stopping in unannounced.
(b) Holmes's deduction are completely wrong.
(c) Holmes find the doctor to be rude.
(d) Holmes's deductions are mostly, but not completely accurate.

5. What is the object left behind on which Watson tries to deduce a reconstruction of the mysterious owner?
(a) A boot.
(b) A walking stick.
(c) A hat.
(d) A notebook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Mortimer have on him that he wants Holmes to examine?

2. According to Dr. Mortimer, why did no one else notice the strange marks near the body?

3. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?

4. How does Hugo's captive escape?

5. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?

(see the answer key)

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