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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the first telegram to Holmes reveal?
(a) Barrymore appears to be at Baskerville Hall.
(b) Barrymore does not appear to be at Baskerville Hall.
(c) Barrymore appears to be in London.
(d) Barrymore appears to have left the country.

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

4. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?
(a) Holmes sends Watson with Sir Henry for protection.
(b) Holmes suggests that Dr. Mortimer act as bodyguard.
(c) Holmes suggests that he himself act as bodyguard.
(d) Holmes suggests that Sir Henry stay armed at all times.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sir Charles return to Baskerville Hall?

2. How did Dr. Mortimer deduce that Sir Charles had stood at the gate for five to ten minutes?

3. Who is Sir Charles's heir?

4. What word is the only one not taken from a newspaper with Sir Henry's object?

5. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?

(see the answer key)

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