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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?
(a) Watson believes Holmes was in grave danger.
(b) Watson believes his careful reports to Holmes have been a waste of time.
(c) Watson believes Sir Henry was put at a higher risk by Holmes's deception.
(d) Watson believes that Holmes's deception allowed the villain to get away.

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

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

5. After hearing a man scream on the moor, what do Watson and Holmes hear next?
(a) The baying of the hound.
(b) A carriage rattling behind them.
(c) A woman sobbing.
(d) Gunshots.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Frankland spend his time when at home?

3. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?

4. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?

5. How is Chapter 8 narrated?

(see the answer key)

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