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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dr. Mortimer arrives at the rooms, what is revealed that annoys Holmes?
(a) Holmes's deduction are completely wrong.
(b) Holmes does not appreciate the doctor just stopping in unannounced.
(c) Holmes find the doctor to be rude.
(d) Holmes's deductions are mostly, but not completely accurate.

2. What excites Sir Henry on the journey where he cries out in delight?
(a) He sees a beautiful woman.
(b) He sees a herd of wild ponies running over the moor.
(c) He sees the moor people welcoming him to Baskerville Hall.
(d) He is excited to be back in Devonshire.

3. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?
(a) Irish.
(b) Welsh.
(c) American.
(d) English.

4. With whom does Miss Stapleton confuse Watson?
(a) Sir Henry.
(b) Frankland.
(c) Lestrade.
(d) Sherlock Holmes.

5. According to Holmes, who must Watson focus on as suspects?
(a) Dr. Mortimer and his friends.
(b) The people in Coombe Tracy.
(c) Sir Henry's heirs.
(d) Sir Henry's servants and neighbors.

6. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) An old boot.
(b) A brown hat.
(c) A brown boot.
(d) An old suitcoat.

7. Why did Sir Charles return to Baskerville Hall?
(a) He was going to have the hall destroyed.
(b) He wished to marry and start a family.
(c) He wished to disprove rumors of the Baskerville hound.
(d) He made a fortune in South Africa and wished to renovate his ancestral home.

8. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?
(a) He fears for Sir Henry's safety if he is to go to the hall.
(b) He wants Watson to get an autopsy report for Sir Charles.
(c) He wants Holmes to kill the hound.
(d) He wants Holmes to investigate Sir Charles's will.

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

10. What does Watson hear alone at night in Chapter 6?
(a) A woman sobbing.
(b) A hound baying.
(c) Mice in the attic.
(d) Sir Henry having a nightmare.

11. What is Watson's impression of Miss Stapleton?
(a) He finds her to be very humorous.
(b) He finds her off-putting.
(c) He finds her to be very plain and sturdy.
(d) He finds her to be beautiful and out of place.

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

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

14. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?
(a) The Barrymores have served his family for generations.
(b) He does not know how to serve himself.
(c) He believes it is his fault they are leaving.
(d) He thinks they are overreacting to Sir Charles's death.

15. What dangerous place on the moor has claimed the lives of several people and animals?
(a) Fox Tor.
(b) The Grimpen Mire.
(c) Devon Mire.
(d) The Green Tor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

3. What does Stapleton reveal that shocks Watson?

4. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?

5. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?

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