The Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapters 1-5 review

Where has the majority of the novel taken place so far?

• Baskerville Hall

• Holme's home

• various places searching for clues

• Watson's apartment

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Which of the following is not a purpose for the first chapter of the novel?

• to introduce the curse

• to introduce Sherlock Holmes

• to display Holme's detective skills

• to show the relationship between Holmes and Watson

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Which is not one of the clues found on the walking stick?

• bite marks

• a golden handle

• many nicks and scratches

• the initials C.C.H.

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What do the doctors believe Sir Charles Baskerville has died from?

• cancer

• murder

• the curse of the Baskervilles

• a heart attack

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How is the yew alley near Baskerville Hall described to the reader?

• dark and eerie

• dangerous

• isolated

• impossible to pass through it

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Where does Sir Henry find one of his missing boots?

• under the table

• under his bed

• under the cabinet

• isolated

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What type of scissors does Sherlock believe was used to cut the letters in Sir Henry's threatening letter?

• hair scissors

• nail scissors

• left-handed scissors

• hotel scissors

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What does Holmes tell Watson when he returns to the smoke filled apartment in Chapter 3?

• "Concentrated atmosphere helps a concentration thought"

• "There is a realm in which the most acute and most experienced of detectives is helpless."

• "It is at the hour of action that I turn to you for aid."

• "The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes."

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Sherlock Holme's address is

• 120C Clemson Street, London, England

• 4A Shocker Street, Devonshire, England

• 221 Baker Street, London, England

• 7 Merripit House, Grimpen Mire, England

What was the only word written in ink in Sir Henry's letter?

• away

• value

• life

• moor

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