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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occurs in Chapter 15?
(a) Holmes recounts the case.
(b) Stapleton resurfaces.
(c) Watson fosters the hound.
(d) Sir Henry dies.

2. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?
(a) He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.
(b) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
(c) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
(d) He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.

3. What had Stapleton falsely promised Mrs. Lyons?
(a) He promised to help her pursue a suit with Sir Henry.
(b) He promised to marry her after she was granted a divorce.
(c) He promised to help her leave the country.
(d) He promised to give her Baskerville Hall.

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

5. What do Sir Henry and Watson do to entrap Barrymore?
(a) They trick Barrymore into coming outside with them at night.
(b) They have Dr. Mortimer follow Barrymore around for a day.
(c) They ask Mrs. Barrymore what her husband's habits are at night.
(d) They stay up all night until they hear him come to the window with a candle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Holmes able to tell what newspaper the words came from?

2. What else does Holmes suspect Stapleton was responsible for?

3. Who is the man on the moor?

4. Why did Stapleton tie up and gag his wife?

5. What is the Baskerville curse?

(see the answer key)

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