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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?
(a) She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.
(b) She appears to be very ill.
(c) She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.
(d) She appears to not have a care in the world.

2. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) An old suitcoat.
(b) A brown hat.
(c) An old boot.
(d) A brown boot.

3. By mid-October, what lady is beginning to preoccupy Sir Henry's thoughts, according to Watson?
(a) Mrs. Barrymore.
(b) Laura Lyons.
(c) A yeoman's daughter.
(d) Miss Stapleton.

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

5. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?
(a) Holmes advises him to return home.
(b) Holmes advises him to stay with Watson in their rooms.
(c) Holmes advises him to not go to Baskerville Hall.
(d) Holmes advises Sir Henry not to be afraid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about the handwriting reveals to Holmes that the object originated at a hotel?

3. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?

4. Because of the convict and out of concern for the Stapletons, what did Sir Henry offer to them, which Stapleton turned down?

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

(see the answer key)

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