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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What dangerous place on the moor has claimed the lives of several people and animals?
(a) The Green Tor.
(b) Devon Mire.
(c) Fox Tor.
(d) The Grimpen Mire.

3. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?
(a) A bank note.
(b) A telegram from Canada.
(c) A letter.
(d) A walking stick.

4. What does Watson deduce about the candle?
(a) He realizes that Barrymore is using it to burn letters.
(b) He realizes that Barrymore is merely trying to write in secret at night.
(c) He realizes that Barrymore is plotting to burn down Baskerville Hall.
(d) He realizes it is a signal.

5. How does Hugo's captive escape?
(a) She sneaked out of his bedroom.
(b) She crawled down the ivy-covered wall.
(c) She bribed his servant.
(d) She used the entrance to the yew alley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is Sir Henry going to inherit from Sir Charles?

2. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?

3. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?

4. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

5. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?

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