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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?
(a) The convict has likely escaped the area.
(b) The convict will likely be caught soon.
(c) The convict has probably died out on the moors.
(d) The convict will likely turn himself in to escape the inhospitable moor.

2. What is the Baskerville curse?
(a) Any descendent of the Baskervilles is to never cross the moor at night, though several have died violently.
(b) A hound will visit Baskerville Hall every full moon to take one of the men away.
(c) The Baskervilles are cursed to turn into hounds if they become like Hugo.
(d) The hound will avenge the death of any Baskerville.

3. 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 stay armed at all times.
(d) To take up smoking.

4. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?
(a) A young, ambitious doctor.
(b) An older, incompetent doctor.
(c) An older, caring doctor.
(d) A young, unambitious doctor.

5. Why did Sir Charles return to Baskerville Hall?
(a) He wished to disprove rumors of the Baskerville hound.
(b) He wished to marry and start a family.
(c) He was going to have the hall destroyed.
(d) He made a fortune in South Africa and wished to renovate his ancestral home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the cabman describe the bearded man?

2. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?

3. What do Sir Henry and Watson do to entrap Barrymore?

4. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

5. How is Holmes able to deduce the size of Dr. Mortimer's dog?

(see the answer key)

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