2. What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry?
(a) Watson sees a pony sink into the Grimpen Mire.
(b) Watson sees Sir Henry being stalked by the hound.
(c) Watson sees an encounter between Sir Henry and Miss Stapleton, which is interrupted by Stapleton.
(d) Watson sees Frankland watching them on his telescope.

3. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?
(a) Take Holmes and Watson to dinner.
(b) Study Holmes's skull.
(c) Play violin with Holmes.
(d) Write a letter to Holmes.

4. To what does Stapleton seem opposed?
(a) He appears to be opposed to all the constables in the area.
(b) He appears to be opposed to walking on the moor alone.
(c) He appears to disapprove of the growing affection between his sister and Sir Henry.
(d) He appears to be opposed to Sir Henry's Americanisms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?

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

3. Why is the woman who wrote the letter to Sir Charles estranged from her family?

4. What health concern, exacerbated by the story of the hound, did Sir Charles possess?

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

(see the answer key)

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