Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapter 8

How long has it been since Seldon escaped from prison?

• one week

• two weeks

• three weeks

• four weeks

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What makes Watson think that Stapleton does not want his sister and Sir Henry to fall in love?

• He makes he stay at home and do the housework.

• He tells a long story that the Stapleton's mother would not approve if she married.

• He told Watson directly that he would not allow his sister to fall in love and get married.

• He seems jealous and possessive of his sister, and he gets angry when Sir Henry is with her.

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In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?

• He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.

• He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.

• He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.

• He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.

After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?

• She appears to be very ill.

• She appears to not have a care in the world.

• She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.

• She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.

Why does Watson think Seldon, the murderer, is no longer on the moor?

• They found blood on the moor.

• No one had seen him for two weeks, and there was not enough food for him to eat.

• An eyewitness saw the hound attack him.

• He committed suicide and ended his life with a knife.

Why did Watson find it difficult to take care of Sir Henry?

• Sir Henry was always sneaking out.

• Sir Henry wanted to be with Mrs. Stapleton.

• It was too dangerous, and he was not strong enough to do it alone.

• He forget to bring a gun to Baskerville Hall.

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How did Sir Henry show Barrymore that he was not angry?

• He gave him some clothes.

• He gave him money.

• He gave him a firm handshake.

• He sent Mrs. Barrymore flowers.

What time did Watson hear Barrymore in the corridor?

• 2 am

• 3 am

• 4 am

• 5am

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What has excited Dr. Mortimer?

• He found the hound.

• He had introduced Mrs. Stapleton and Sir Henry.

• He found a prehistoric head to examine.

• The Barrymores scared him when they were sneaking around Baskerville Hall.

How is chapter eight narrated?

• It is narrated by Holmes.

• It is written in the form of letters from Watson to Holmes.

• It is narrated by the Barrymores.

• Watson is still speaking directly to the reader.

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