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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?
(a) Sir Charles had a mysterious package delivered to him the day before his death.
(b) Sir Henry has a package of mail waiting for him.
(c) The telegram was delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, not her husband.
(d) One of the neighbors has been reading Sir Charles's mail.

2. Where does chapter one take place?
(a) Canada.
(b) London.
(c) Devonshire.
(d) Wales.

3. What has excited Dr. Mortimer?
(a) He found where the convict is hiding.
(b) He found evidence of the hound.
(c) He found gold in the soil.
(d) He found a prehistoric skull on an excavation.

4. What possible motive for Barrymore's strange behavior does Watson surmise?
(a) Watson wonders if Barrymore is cheating on his wife.
(b) Watson wonders if Barrymore is attempting to rob Sir Henry.
(c) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to distract him.
(d) Watson wonders if Barrymore is trying to find the hound himself.

5. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the hotel, what does Sir Henry claim to have lost this time?
(a) A pipe.
(b) An overcoat.
(c) A black hat.
(d) A black boot.

Short Answer Questions

1. After questioning Dr. Mortimer about the discovery of Sir Charles's body, what is Holmes annoyed about?

2. What is the Baskerville curse?

3. What does Mrs. Barrymore confess?

4. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

5. What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry?

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