Mr. Barrymore went to the window with a candle to...

signal to the escaped prisoner.

check if the window was closed.

signal to the boy who was working for Holmes.

The hound ran after Selden because...

Selden was wearing Sir Henry's old clothes and smelled like him.

Selden had the scent of food on his clothing.

Selden was wearing Sir Henry's old clothes and looked like him.

Holmes was interested in the painting of Sir Hugo because...

Stapleton looked just like Sir Hugo.

Sir Hugo was the first Baskerville to see the hound.

Sir Hugo looked like a criminal.

Sir Henry looked just like Sir Hugo.

Laura Lyons did not tell anybody that she was going to meet Sir Charles on the night of his death because...

she was afraid of Mr. Stapleton.

Mr. Stapleton said that he wanted to get her the money for her divorce.

she was afraid of becoming a suspect.

she did not think it was important.

The author's style is best described as-

a formal, conversational style that relies on descriptive observations

a formal, flowery style that relies on symbolic language

an objective, journalistic style that relies on scientific facts

an informal, folksy style that relies on natural speech patterns

Which statement is the best summary of Dr. Watson's actions on the morning after he sees Barrymore in the window with a candle?

Dr. Watson reports on what he saw to Sir Henry, and they come up with a plan of action.

Dr. Watson hears a key turning in a lock, but he doesn't know where.

Dr. Watson barely makes it back to his room before he hears steps coming back again.

Dr. Watson hears someone weeping miserably in the house.

Holmes advises Sir Henry to walk home from Merripit House after dinner with the Stapleton's because

Holmes wanted to trap Stapleton.

First, Holmes received a telegram. Then, he and Watson visited Laura Lyons. Next,

they went to wait for Lestrade.

they hurried to Baskerville Hall.

Holmes sent a telegram to Lestrade.

Sir Henry agreed to follow Holmes' directions.

Laura Lyons was lucky to be alive because

she knew too much about Stapleton.

she didn't have enough money to buy food.

In the first chapter, Watson thought that Mortimer traveled mostly on foot because

Mortimer's walking stick was worn.

Mortimer's shoes were worn out.

Mortimer's walking stick had teeth marks on it.

The tale in the manuscript explained that first, Hugo Baskerville carried off the young woman. Then, she escaped. Next,

Hugo place her in an upstairs chamber.

The writer of the manuscript believes that the Baskervilles

continue to be punished for Hugo's cruel deed.

are not as rich as their neighbors.

On the night of his death, Sir Charles went to the gate

because Barrymore sent him there.

Watson learns a vital piece of information about the case from Barrymore. He learns that.......

Laura Lyons asked Sir Charles to meet her, but never went.

Laura Lyons was Stapleton's wife.

Barrymore had seen Sir Charles killed.

First, Watson learned that a strange man was living on the moor. Then, he went to Coombe Tracey. Next,

he learned that Sir Charles received a letter the day he died.

he learned from Dr. Mortimer who L.L. was.

he reported to Sherlock Holmes.

What does Dr. Mortimer tell us about Laura Lyons? (Choose ALL that apply)

She was disowned for marrying without her father's consent

She is married to Mr. Stapleton

The escaped convict is her brother

Stapleton gives this reason for his outburst at the romance between Sir Henry and Miss Stapleton

He did not want to lose his only companion

He did not want his sister around a man with a family curse

What happened to Dr. Mortimer’s dog?

Dr. Mortimer sent it to protect Selden

What piece of evidence has Barrymore been keeping from Watson?

Sir Charles was waiting for someone with the initials of L.L.

Sir Charles was dating someone and had planned to meet her that night.

Sir Charles was so curious about the legend, he wanted to see the moor at night, and Barrymore knew of his plans

Sir Charles confided in Barrymore that he was secretly seeing Ms. Stapleton and needed to cross the moor to see her

What is Watson's impression of Laura Lyons?

He thinks she is hiding something

He assumes she must have had an affair with Sir Charles

He thinks she is unbelievably ugly

What discovery does Watson make at the home of Mr. Frankland?

He observed a young boy going to the stranger's hut on the moor

He finds the remains of a burned letter with the initials L.L. at the bottom

He finds Dr. Mortimer's dog that had been missing

He discovers Mr. and Miss Stapleton are actually married

What does Watson find in the stranger's hut?

Notes on Watson's comings and goings

A list of clues providing evidence for Sir Charles' sudden death

A detailed plan to kill Sir Henry

The Hound of the Baskervilles 1-13

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CCSS

RL.6.4, RI.8.1, RL.8.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most of the words of the letter that Sir Henry received at his hotel.......

made no sense.

were printed in ink.

were written in crayon.

had been cut from a newspaper.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The letter he received at his hotel warned Sir Henry to.....

leave his hotel.

keep away from the moor.

tell Holmes nothing.

go home right away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Holmes first heard the story of Sir Hugo and the hound, his opinion...

is that it shows that God punishes the wicked and forgives the innocent.

is that it is a true story

is that Sir Charles died deservingly.

is that it is a good story to frighten children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The newspaper article which Dr. Mortimer reads to Watson and Holmes says that Sir Charles died because...

he was attacked by a huge hound.

he was killed by Mr Stapleton.

he had a weak heart.

he was punished for his wicked actions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Watson knew that Barrymore was lying about his wife when he said that she had not been crying during the night, because...

Barrymore looked frightened when Watson asked him about his wife.

he saw that Mrs Barrymore's eyes were red and she looked sad.

she was the only woman in the house.

Watson saw her crying the next morning.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Miss Stapleton first met Watson she told him to go back to London because...

she didn't want him to discover Mr. Stapleton's plans.

she was afraid that Mr. Stapleton wanted to hurt him.

she thought he was Sir Henry and she knew Mr. Stapleton planned to kill him.

she thought he was Sir Henry and she did not want him to fall in love with her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Watson and Sir Henry arrived on the moors they saw a soldier who was looking for...

an escaped prisoner.

Sir Charles's murderer.

the man with the black beard.

the hound.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles 1-13

58 questions

Most of the words of the letter that Sir Henry received at his hotel.......

The letter he received at his hotel warned Sir Henry to.....

When Holmes first heard the story of Sir Hugo and the hound, his opinion...

The newspaper article which Dr. Mortimer reads to Watson and Holmes says that Sir Charles died because...

Watson knew that Barrymore was lying about his wife when he said that she had not been crying during the night, because...

When Miss Stapleton first met Watson she told him to go back to London because...

When Watson and Sir Henry arrived on the moors they saw a soldier who was looking for...

Mr. Barrymore went to the window with a candle to...

Who was the mysterious stranger who Watson saw on the moors?

The hound ran after Selden because...

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