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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the handwriting reveals to Holmes that the object originated at a hotel?
(a) The handwriting is messy, meaning someone uneducated wrote it.
(b) The splatters showed that the ink bottle was running dry, common for hotels but not for personal use.
(c) The handwriting is too neat to not belong to a hotel clerk.
(d) He recognized the ink.

2. What sort of dog is the hound?
(a) Part mastiff and bloodhound.
(b) English sheepdog.
(c) Pure great dane.
(d) Part great dane and part greyhound.

3. Why did Stapleton tie up and gag his wife?
(a) She was going to try to kill Sir Henry herself.
(b) She was going to run away.
(c) She tried to kill her husband.
(d) To prevent her from warning Sir Henry.

4. With whom does Miss Stapleton confuse Watson?
(a) Lestrade.
(b) Sir Henry.
(c) Frankland.
(d) Sherlock Holmes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Lyons, what did she do the night she was to meet with Sir Charles?

2. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?

3. What is Stapleton's profession?

4. What is the result of Hugo's wild ride after the girl?

5. How is Chapter 8 narrated?

(see the answer key)

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