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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Barrymore admits that he has been walking the halls at night.
(b) Barrymore admits that he was the man in London.
(c) Barrymore admits that he sent Sir Henry the warning letter.
(d) Barrymore admits that his wife answered the telegram in his stead.

2. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?
(a) Frankland, one of the Baskerville neighbors.
(b) Barrymore's brother.
(c) Barrymore, Sir Charles's butler.
(d) Anthony, Sir Charles's groom.

3. 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) The Barrymores have served his family for generations.
(d) He does not know how to serve himself.

4. How did the cabman describe the bearded man?
(a) Around sixty and gray.
(b) Around forty and of military bearing.
(c) Around thirty, dark complected, and tall.
(d) Around forty, pale, and of average height.

5. 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 sees the moor people welcoming him to Baskerville Hall.
(c) He is excited to be back in Devonshire.
(d) He sees a beautiful woman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Watson keep hearing from the moor?

3. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?

4. What does Watson deduce about the candle?

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

(see the answer key)

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