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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What possibility does Holmes rule out when he discovers that Henry does not have a will?
(a) Holmes decides that one of Henry's heirs could not be the culprit.
(b) Holmes decides that there is no murderer.
(c) Holmes realizes that Sir Henry may be the murderer.
(d) Holmes decides that one of Henry's heirs is the culprit.

2. What does Watson hear coming from the moor?
(a) The baying of a hound.
(b) Someone screaming.
(c) A mysterious, sad moan.
(d) Gunshots.

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

4. What does Holmes have Watson send up to him?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) His violin.

5. How does Hugo's captive escape?
(a) She used the entrance to the yew alley.
(b) She crawled down the ivy-covered wall.
(c) She sneaked out of his bedroom.
(d) She bribed his servant.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Watson, who is the owner of the stick?

5. What excites Sir Henry on the journey where he cries out in delight?

(see the answer key)

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