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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sir Henry plan to do to the yew bridge?
(a) Open it up for the public.
(b) Install electric lights to dispel the gloom.
(c) Make it a memorial to Sir Charles.
(d) Tear it down.

2. What does Watson hear alone at night in Chapter 6?
(a) A woman sobbing.
(b) Mice in the attic.
(c) Sir Henry having a nightmare.
(d) A hound baying.

3. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?
(a) Holmes advises him to stay with Watson in their rooms.
(b) Holmes advises him to not go to Baskerville Hall.
(c) Holmes advises Sir Henry not to be afraid.
(d) Holmes advises him to return home.

4. How does Holmes check on Barrymore's location?
(a) Holmes has a friend watch Baskerville Hall.
(b) Holmes asks the neighbors if they have seen Barrymore.
(c) He sends a telegram for him to Baskerville Hall that requires an immediate response.
(d) Holmes sends a package to Baskerville Hall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?

2. What possibility does Holmes rule out when he discovers that Henry does not have a will?

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

4. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?

5. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?

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