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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?
(a) He was afraid for Watson's safety.
(b) He knew Watson would tell Sir Henry.
(c) He did not want Watson to inadvertently reveal to the enemy that he was there.
(d) He did not trust Watson.

2. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?
(a) Watson says that the man probably snapped from anxiety and exposure to the elements and ran off the cliff.
(b) Watson says the man intentionally jumped in the Grimpen Mire.
(c) Watson says the man likely fell days earlier and died from exposure.
(d) Watson says that the man shot himself.

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

4. How does Holmes propose to find the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) He suggests Sir Henry reply to it.
(b) He suggests they check all the trashcans for the cut-up newspaper near Charing Cross.
(c) He asks the postman.
(d) He marks the letter to be returned to the sender.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes deduce about the sender of Sir Henry's object?

2. According to Holmes and Watson's deductions, who must have sent the message of warning to Sir Henry in London?

3. How does Holmes go about his search for the cut-up newspaper?

4. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?

5. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?

(see the answer key)

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