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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the address of the rooms that Watson and Holmes share?
(a) 221 South London Street.
(b) 221 B Baker Street.
(c) 221 B Butcher Avenue.
(d) 112 A Devonshire Boulevard.

2. Why is the woman who wrote the letter to Sir Charles estranged from her family?
(a) She had a child out of wedlock.
(b) She married without her father's consent.
(c) She did not wish to be a traditional housewife.
(d) She divorced her husband.

3. Who is the man that brought the curse upon the Baskervilles?
(a) Hank Baskerville.
(b) Hugo Baskerville.
(c) Henry Baskerville.
(d) Charles Baskerville.

4. What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry?
(a) Watson sees Frankland watching them on his telescope.
(b) Watson sees Sir Henry being stalked by the hound.
(c) Watson sees an encounter between Sir Henry and Miss Stapleton, which is interrupted by Stapleton.
(d) Watson sees a pony sink into the Grimpen Mire.

5. After asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions?
(a) Watson asks about Frankland's skull.
(b) Watson asks about the doctor's family.
(c) Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.
(d) Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Frankland spend his time when at home?

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

3. What impression does Watson have of Baskerville Hall in the morning in Chapter 7?

4. How does Holmes go about his search for the cut-up newspaper?

5. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

(see the answer key)

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