The Hound of the Baskervilles Analysis

In Chapter 1 of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson analyze a walking stick left by an unknown visitor. Holmes uses his deductive skills to infer details about the visitor, Dr. James Mortimer, and his background. Watson's initial deductions are mostly incorrect, but Holmes uses them to refine his own conclusions. Mortimer arrives, confirming Holmes' deductions, and requests Holmes' help, praising his detective skills.

What is the significance of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' in Doyle's body of work?

• It was the first Sherlock Holmes story.

• It introduced a new character, Dr. Watson.

• It was written at the height of Holmes' popularity.

• It was Doyle's least popular work.

What item did Holmes and Watson examine in their apartment?

• A pair of glasses

• A hat

• A walking stick

• A letter

What does the plaque on the walking stick say?

• To Dr. Watson, from Holmes

• To Sherlock Holmes, from Watson

• To James Mortimer, from his family

• To James Mortimer, from his friends of the CCH

What does Watson initially deduce about Mortimer?

• He is a lawyer.

• He is a detective.

• He is an elderly country doctor.

• He is a young city doctor.

What does Holmes think the 'H' in CCH stands for?

• House

• Hospital

• Home

• Hunt

According to Holmes, what type of dog does Mortimer own?

• A mastiff

• A terrier

• A curly-haired spaniel

• A bulldog

Why did Mortimer leave Charing Cross Hospital?

• He retired.

• He was promoted.

• He got married.

• He was unambitious.

What does Mortimer think of Holmes' skull?

• It is large.

• It is small.

• It is unique.

• It is ordinary.

Who does Mortimer consider to have the greatest scientific mind?

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Sherlock Holmes

• Dr. Watson

• Monsieur Bertillon