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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?
(a) Sir Henry announces that he plans to tear down Baskerville Hall.
(b) Holmes knows now that Sir Henry is being followed in London.
(c) Holmes realizes Sir Henry will not get any work done in London.
(d) Holmes realizes that Baskerville Hall is not dangerous.

2. What does Holmes advise to Watson before Watson leaves for Devonshire with Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer?
(a) To always have a dog with him.
(b) To never go out on the moor.
(c) To take up smoking.
(d) To stay armed at all times.

3. Where does chapter one take place?
(a) Devonshire.
(b) London.
(c) Canada.
(d) Wales.

4. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?
(a) Maps of Devonshire.
(b) Sir Charles's last will and testament.
(c) The legend of the Baskerville hound.
(d) A newspaper article.

5. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?
(a) He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.
(b) He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.
(c) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
(d) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Stapleton tell Watson when she first meets him on the moor?

2. What does Watson deduce about the candle?

3. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?

4. What name did the bearded man who followed Sir Henry give the cabman?

5. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?

(see the answer key)

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