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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Holmes check on Barrymore's location?
(a) Holmes asks the neighbors if they have seen Barrymore.
(b) Holmes has a friend watch Baskerville Hall.
(c) Holmes sends a package to Baskerville Hall.
(d) He sends a telegram for him to Baskerville Hall that requires an immediate response.

5. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?
(a) The area where, according to the story, Hugo Baskerville was killed.
(b) Hound's Tor.
(c) The Grimpen Mire.
(d) The place where the convict is believed to have been last seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Watson's impression of Miss Stapleton?

2. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?

3. How does Holmes trick the hotel clerk into talking about guests who have checked in after Sir Henry?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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