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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?
(a) Irish.
(b) American.
(c) Welsh.
(d) English.

2. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) He suggests Sir Henry reply to it.
(b) He suggests they check all the trashcans for the cut-up newspaper near Charing Cross.
(c) He marks the letter to be returned to the sender.
(d) He asks the postman.

3. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?
(a) He watched Watson all the way from Frankland's manor.
(b) He heard Watson mumbling to himself.
(c) His cigarette stub.
(d) His footprints.

4. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) A brown boot.
(b) An old suitcoat.
(c) An old boot.
(d) A brown hat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While returning to Baskerville Hall after trying to find Selden, what does Watson observe on one of the tors?

2. While searching for Selden on the moor, what frightens both Sir Henry and Watson?

3. Before the death of Sir Charles, what had appeared to people on the moor?

4. Dr. Mortimer believes that, from the marks, Sir Charles had tip-toed throughout the gravel. What does Holmes deduce from those facts?

5. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?

(see the answer key)

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