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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?
(a) He drinks some brandy.
(b) He smokes his pipe.
(c) He plays the violin.
(d) He does cocaine.

2. While returning to Baskerville Hall after trying to find Selden, what does Watson observe on one of the tors?
(a) He sees a tall, thin man looking out on the moor.
(b) He sees Stapleton on the hunt for more insect specimens.
(c) He sees a hound baying at the moon.
(d) He sees Barrymore running after the convict.

3. What does Watson hear alone at night in Chapter 6?
(a) Sir Henry having a nightmare.
(b) Mice in the attic.
(c) A woman sobbing.
(d) A hound baying.

4. How does Holmes trick the hotel clerk into talking about guests who have checked in after Sir Henry?
(a) Holmes claims to recognize the names and was wondering if they were friends of his.
(b) Holmes makes the clerk think he is asking about Sir Henry's relatives.
(c) Holmes asks about Sir Henry.
(d) Holmes distracts him while Watson looks at the registry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?

3. What was found near Sir Charles's body?

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

5. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?

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