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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Watson and Stapleton see at the bog-hole?
(a) A pony is slowly sinking into the mire.
(b) A skeleton.
(c) A hound.
(d) A boot.

3. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?
(a) The current London TImes.
(b) The previous day's Devonshire Times.
(c) The current Devonshire Times.
(d) The previous day's London Times.

4. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?
(a) Holmes knows now that Sir Henry is being followed in London.
(b) Holmes realizes Sir Henry will not get any work done in London.
(c) Holmes realizes that Baskerville Hall is not dangerous.
(d) Sir Henry announces that he plans to tear down Baskerville Hall.

5. Why do Barrymore and his wife wish to leave Baskerville Hall?
(a) They do not care for Sir Henry.
(b) They like Sir Henry, but do not wish to serve someone who is not English.
(c) They are shaken up by the death of Sir Charles.
(d) They have a better opportunity with another household.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Stapleton steal Sir Henry's boot?

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

3. By mid-October, what lady is beginning to preoccupy Sir Henry's thoughts, according to Watson?

4. When Holmes has Watson focus solely on the face in the portrait, what does Watson see?

5. Who arrives from London to help Holmes?

(see the answer key)

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