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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Stapleton reveal that shocks Watson?
(a) He is planning on moving into Baskerville Hall.
(b) He was with Sir Charles the night he died.
(c) Stapleton knows that Sherlock Holmes is looking into the death of Sir Charles.
(d) He knew Sir Henry from school.

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

5. What does Dr. Mortimer have on him that he wants Holmes to examine?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) A bone.
(c) A walking stick.
(d) A will.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Holmes able to tell what newspaper the words came from?

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

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

4. What is the address of the rooms that Watson and Holmes share?

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

(see the answer key)

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