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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the letter of warning to Sir Henry made Holmes realize a woman was involved?
(a) Holmes smelled perfume on the paper.
(b) Holmes saw small fingerprints on the paper.
(c) Holmes recognized Mrs. Stapleton's handwriting.
(d) Holmes found a long hair on the paper.

2. According to Watson, who is the owner of the stick?
(a) A young, city doctor.
(b) An elderly, country doctor.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) A middle-aged scientist.

3. How did Barrymore make the discovery of why Sir Charles went to the gate the night he died?
(a) Mrs. Barrymore made plans to help Sir Charles to the gate.
(b) Barrymore overheard a conversation with Sir Charles.
(c) Barrymore followed Sir Charles to the gate.
(d) Mrs. Barrymore found the charred remains of a letter.

4. What do the men deduce happened to Stapleton?
(a) He was killed by the hound.
(b) He drowned in the Grimpen Mire.
(c) He fell from a cliff.
(d) He escaped.

5. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?
(a) He heard Watson mumbling to himself.
(b) His cigarette stub.
(c) His footprints.
(d) He watched Watson all the way from Frankland's manor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes advise to Watson before Watson leaves for Devonshire with Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer?

2. What has excited Dr. Mortimer?

3. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?

4. What sort of dog is the hound?

5. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?

(see the answer key)

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