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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 was just out on a walk.
(d) Sir Charles wished to smoke his cigar outside.

2. On the moor, what does Watson find himself unable to do?
(a) Leave a hurt animal behind.
(b) Reassure Sir Henry that the hound is not real.
(c) Shoot the unarmed convict.
(d) Go further into the Grimpen Mire.

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

4. What excites Sir Henry on the journey where he cries out in delight?
(a) He sees a herd of wild ponies running over the moor.
(b) He is excited to be back in Devonshire.
(c) He sees the moor people welcoming him to Baskerville Hall.
(d) He sees a beautiful woman.

5. With whom does Miss Stapleton confuse Watson?
(a) Sir Henry.
(b) Lestrade.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) Frankland.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Dr. Mortimer deduce that Sir Charles had stood at the gate for five to ten minutes?

3. What sets off the chain of events in the manuscript?

4. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

5. What does Holmes deduce about the sender of Sir Henry's object?

(see the answer key)

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