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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Barrymore and his wife wish to leave Baskerville Hall?
(a) They have a better opportunity with another household.
(b) They are shaken up by the death of Sir Charles.
(c) They like Sir Henry, but do not wish to serve someone who is not English.
(d) They do not care for Sir Henry.

2. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?
(a) Anthony, Sir Charles's groom.
(b) Frankland, one of the Baskerville neighbors.
(c) Barrymore, Sir Charles's butler.
(d) Barrymore's brother.

3. After questioning Dr. Mortimer about the discovery of Sir Charles's body, what is Holmes annoyed about?
(a) He does not care for Sir Charles.
(b) He wishes Dr. Mortimer had called him in sooner.
(c) He believes Dr. Mortimer is paranoid.
(d) He thinks this case is a waste of time.

4. Who arrives from London to help Holmes?
(a) Lestrade.
(b) Stapleton's brother.
(c) Cartwright.
(d) Sir Charles.

5. What was found near Sir Charles's body?
(a) A dog.
(b) A gun.
(c) Blood.
(d) The footprints of a giant hound.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the moor, what does Watson find himself unable to do?

2. When questioned by Sir Henry about the strange sound in the night, what lie does Barrymore tell?

3. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?

4. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

5. What does Dr. Mortimer have on him that he wants Holmes to examine?

(see the answer key)

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