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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Holmes deduce about the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) The sender is highly disturbed.
(b) The sender is trying to conceal his or her's education.
(c) The sender is uneducated and trying to sound educated.
(d) The sender is not English.

2. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?
(a) He fears for Sir Henry's safety if he is to go to the hall.
(b) He wants Holmes to investigate Sir Charles's will.
(c) He wants Watson to get an autopsy report for Sir Charles.
(d) He wants Holmes to kill the hound.

3. How did the cabman describe the bearded man?
(a) Around forty and of military bearing.
(b) Around forty, pale, and of average height.
(c) Around thirty, dark complected, and tall.
(d) Around sixty and gray.

4. How was Holmes able to tell what newspaper the words came from?
(a) The date was on one of the words.
(b) The font.
(c) He found the cut-up newspaper.
(d) The color of the newsprint.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?

2. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?

3. What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry?

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

5. What does Watson hear alone at night in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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