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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?
(a) Holmes realizes Sir Henry will not get any work done in London.
(b) Holmes realizes that Baskerville Hall is not dangerous.
(c) Sir Henry announces that he plans to tear down Baskerville Hall.
(d) Holmes knows now that Sir Henry is being followed in London.

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

4. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?
(a) He thinks they are overreacting to Sir Charles's death.
(b) He believes it is his fault they are leaving.
(c) He does not know how to serve himself.
(d) The Barrymores have served his family for generations.

5. What does Holmes advise to Watson before Watson leaves for Devonshire with Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer?
(a) To always have a dog with him.
(b) To take up smoking.
(c) To stay armed at all times.
(d) To never go out on the moor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes describe the walking stick?

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

3. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?

4. How does Holmes spend his day after the departure of Dr. Mortimer and Watson?

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

(see the answer key)

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