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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 wishes Dr. Mortimer had called him in sooner.
(d) He thinks this case is a waste of time.

2. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?
(a) The previous day's Devonshire Times.
(b) The current London TImes.
(c) The current Devonshire Times.
(d) The previous day's London Times.

3. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?
(a) He fears for Sir Henry's safety if he is to go to the hall.
(b) He wants Holmes to investigate Sir Charles's will.
(c) He wants Watson to get an autopsy report for Sir Charles.
(d) He wants Holmes to kill the hound.

4. How does Holmes describe the walking stick?
(a) A present.
(b) The mark of a careless, untrustworthy man.
(c) A rude gesture.
(d) A visiting card from the absent-minded.

5. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?
(a) Sir Charles's last will and testament.
(b) Maps of Devonshire.
(c) A newspaper article.
(d) The legend of the Baskerville hound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sets off the chain of events in the manuscript?

2. Who is the man that brought the curse upon the Baskervilles?

3. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?

4. What is the Baskerville curse?

5. Where did Sir Charles die?

(see the answer key)

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