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8-02 HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES QUICES CHAPTERS 1-5

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Chapter 5 is titled, "Three Broken Threads". In this metaphor, the "Threads" represent

a)

murders

b)

characters

c)

suspects

d)

leads

2.

The attitude displayed by Sir Henry Baskervilles concerning his move into baskerville hall is...

a)

He has made uo his mind to go and no one can change his mind.

b)

He asks Watson to move in with him for protection.

c)

He is reluctant to go and would prefer to stay in London.

d)

He will go but intends to fire the Barrymores on his arrival

3.

The date of the document which told the legend of the Baskerville curse is...

a)

1782

b)

1742

c)

1730

d)

1760

4.

As Sir Henry prepares to go to Baskervilles Hall, who does Holmes suggest go with him for protection?

a)

Dr. Watson

b)

Dr. Mortimer

c)

Carwright

d)

Holmes Himself

5.

Why did the author begin the story with a long discussion of a walking stick in chapter 1?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

He wants to give the reader insight into Holems' problem solving methods.

6.

Inherited a thousand pounds from Sir Charles.

a)

Mr.Stapleton.

b)

Cartwright.

c)

James Desmond.

d)

Dr. Mortimer.

7.

Elderky clergyman, distant cousin to Baskerville

a)

Mr. Franklund

b)

Hugo Baskerville

c)

James Desmond

d)

Barrymore

8.

What did Murphy , who was present on the night of Sir Charles death testify concerning that night?

a)

He saw a large, black animal that looked like a calf.

b)

He heard the sound of a horse and carriage driving away.

c)

He saw footprints of a huge hound mear the body.

d)

He heard cries in the distance.

9.

He had long, quivering fingers as agile and restless as the antennae of an insect. This is an example of...

a)

Paradox

b)

Personification

c)

Simile

d)

Metaphor

10.

Barrymore is a possible suspect in killing sir Charles. Choose the answer that points to him

a)

He was found next to his body.

b)

He and his wife each received 500 pounds upon the death of Sir Charles.

c)

He did not get along with Sir Charles.

d)

He would inherit the Baskerville estate.