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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the death of Sir Charles, what had appeared to people on the moor?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A mysterious man on the moor.
(c) The hound.
(d) Fog.

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

3. What is a favored study of Dr. Mortimer?
(a) The study of the human hand.
(b) Art.
(c) The study of skull formations.
(d) Theater.

4. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?
(a) He believes the hound is haunting him.
(b) He believes it may be supernatural in nature.
(c) He believes he may be next.
(d) He believes the servants set up Sir Charles's murder.

5. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?
(a) He had the gout.
(b) He had diabetes.
(c) He had cancer.
(d) He had a heart condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the address of the rooms that Watson and Holmes share?

2. Why did Sir Charles return to Baskerville Hall?

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

4. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?

5. What does Watson observe that Sir Henry has inherited from his ancestors?

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