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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?
(a) Watson notes that Mrs. Barrymore's eyes are red and swollen.
(b) Watson hears Barrymore tell his wife he heard the hound out on the moors.
(c) Dr. Mortimer tells Watson about where Barrymore was the night Sir Charles died.
(d) Barrymore inadvertently admits he was out in the halls the night before.

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

3. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?
(a) At the theater.
(b) Playing violin.
(c) Smoking.
(d) In an art gallery.

4. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?
(a) He did not want Watson to inadvertently reveal to the enemy that he was there.
(b) He was afraid for Watson's safety.
(c) He did not trust Watson.
(d) He knew Watson would tell Sir Henry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?

2. What is the address of the rooms that Watson and Holmes share?

3. What is a favored study of Dr. Mortimer?

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

5. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?

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