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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the hotel, what does Sir Henry claim to have lost this time?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A black boot.
(c) An overcoat.
(d) A black hat.

2. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?
(a) Henry will allow Miss Stapleton to accompany him on a trip to London.
(b) Henry will build a friendship with Miss Stapleton for three months, after which he will be allowed to start wooing her.
(c) Henry will go with Stapleton on a moth-catching expedition so that he might get to know his sister's suitor better.
(d) Henry will allow Stapleton to inspect the grounds every night for signs of the hound.

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

4. How did Dr. Mortimer deduce that Sir Charles had stood at the gate for five to ten minutes?
(a) He watched Sir Charles the night he died.
(b) Sir Charles's watch had been smashed.
(c) He noticed that cigar ash had dropped twice.
(d) Sir Charles marked time with pebbles.

5. What does Sir Henry do when Barrymore refuses to answer his questions?
(a) He cuts Barrymore's pay.
(b) He fires Barrymore.
(c) He strikes Barrymore.
(d) He threatens to tell everyone Barrymore is the murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?

2. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?

3. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

4. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?

5. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

(see the answer key)

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