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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles on the night of his death?
(a) She wished to warn him.
(b) She was hoping that he would give his blessing to her divorce.
(c) She needed his help and he was going to be away to London for a long time.
(d) She was hoping that he would propose to her.

2. Why do Barrymore and his wife wish to leave Baskerville Hall?
(a) They are shaken up by the death of Sir Charles.
(b) They have a better opportunity with another household.
(c) They do not care for Sir Henry.
(d) They like Sir Henry, but do not wish to serve someone who is not English.

3. What word is the only one not taken from a newspaper with Sir Henry's object?
(a) Hound.
(b) Baskerville.
(c) Moor.
(d) Henry.

4. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?
(a) He believes he is being followed.
(b) The case is beginning to overwhelm Watson.
(c) He was worried for Holmes's safety.
(d) He is scared to walk back to Baskerville Hall alone.

5. What does Holmes believe is the reason Sir Charles went out to the yew alley that night?
(a) Sir Charles was waiting for the hound.
(b) Sir Charles was just out on a walk.
(c) Sir Charles wished to smoke his cigar outside.
(d) Sir Charles was waiting for someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Watson feeling coldly towards Frankland?

2. What time of year is it at the beginning of Chapter 15?

3. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?

4. According to Barrymore, what is the plan for Selden?

5. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?

(see the answer key)

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