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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Stapleton seem opposed?
(a) He appears to disapprove of the growing affection between his sister and Sir Henry.
(b) He appears to be opposed to Sir Henry's Americanisms.
(c) He appears to be opposed to all the constables in the area.
(d) He appears to be opposed to walking on the moor alone.

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

3. What possible motive for Barrymore's strange behavior does Watson surmise?
(a) Watson wonders if Barrymore is cheating on his wife.
(b) Watson wonders if Barrymore is attempting to rob Sir Henry.
(c) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to distract him.
(d) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to find the hound himself.

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

5. While Sir Henry is being entertained in Merripit House, what do Holmes and Watson observe Stapleton doing?
(a) Stapleton lets his horses loose.
(b) Stapleton is sobbing.
(c) Stapleton goes to the Grimpen Mire.
(d) Stapleton goes to the outhouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles so secretly?

2. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?

3. How did Sir Charles hear about Mrs. Lyons's situation?

4. Who is the man that brought the curse upon the Baskervilles?

5. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?

(see the answer key)

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