Hound of the Baskervilles Review

According to the legend, which Baskerville is responsible for bringing the curse on the family?

• Rodger Baskerville

• Hugo Baskerville

• Charles Baskerville

• Henry Baskerville

What is the object left behind, upon which Watson tries to deduce a reconstruction of the mysterious owner?

• a boot

• a hat

• a walking stick

• a notebook

Why did the author begin the story with a long discussion of a walking stick in chapter one?

• He wants the reader to determine the owner of the walking stick.

• He wants to give the reader insight into Holmes' character and his problem solving methods.

• He wants to show the reader how popular the use of walking sticks was.

• He wants to point out to the reader that Watson isn't very bright.

What item does Sir Henry lose at the hotel?

• hat

• coat

• walking stick

• boot

Who is communicating with Barrymore from the moor?

• Mr. Frankland

• Laura Lyons

• Cartwright

• Selden

Watson and Sir Henry go out on the moor in the middle of the night

• to capture the criminal.

• to rescue the Stapletons.

• to find the hound.

• to find Dr. Mortimer.

When Sir Henry asks Miss Stapleton to marry him, Mr. Stapleton

• is very happy for the couple.

• is very upset.

• is not really interested, since they are not insects.

• threatens to kill Sir Henry.

The story is narrated by

• Sherlock Holmes

• Sir Charles Baskerville

• Dr. Mortimer

• Dr. Watson

Where is Baskerville Hall?

• Devonshire

• London

• Coventry

• Canada

Who writes a letter to Sir Charles asking him to meet at the moor-gate?

• Miss Stapleton

• Dr. Mortimer

• Laura Lyons

• Sherlock Holmes