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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 asks the postman.
(c) He suggests Sir Henry reply to it.
(d) He suggests they check all the trashcans for the cut-up newspaper near Charing Cross.

4. Who is Sir Charles's heir?
(a) Hugo Baskerville.
(b) Harry Baskerville.
(c) Henry Baskerville.
(d) Charles Baskerville II.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of Hugo's wild ride after the girl?

2. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

3. Why did Sir Charles return to Baskerville Hall?

4. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?

5. What about the handwriting reveals to Holmes that the object originated at a hotel?

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