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WorksheetsThe Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapters 1-5 review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where has the majority of the novel taken place so far?
Baskerville Hall
Holme's home
various places searching for clues
Watson's apartment
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
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.
What do the doctors believe Sir Charles Baskerville has died from?
cancer
murder
the curse of the Baskervilles
a heart attack
How is the yew alley near Baskerville Hall described to the reader?
dark and eerie
dangerous
isolated
impossible to pass through it
Where does Sir Henry find one of his missing boots?
under the table
under his bed
under the cabinet
isolated
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
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."
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
The attitude displayed by Sir Henry Baskerville concerning his move into Baskerville Hall is
he is reluctant to go and would prefer to stay in London.
he asks Watson to move in with him for protection.
he will go but intends to fire the Barrymores upon his arrival.
he has made up his mind to go and no one can change it.
Chapter 5 is titled "three Broken Threads." In this metaphor, the "threads" are
murders
leads or clues
main suspects
hideouts in the moor
He had long, quivering fingers as agile and restless as the antennae of an insect.
This is an example of
simile
metaphor
onomatopoeia
personinfication
Barrymore is a possible suspect in killing Sir Charles. Choose the answer that points to him, or makes him a suspect.
He and his wife will receive 500 pounds upon the death of Sir Charles.
He did not get along with Sir Charles.
He was found next to his body when the medical examiner arrives.
He would inherit the Baskerville estate.
Who inherited 1,000 pounds from Sir Charles's will?
James Desmond
Cartwright
Stapleton
Dr. Mortimer
Who will inherit the Baskerville estate if Sir Henry were to die?
James Desmond
Cartwright
Mr. Frankland
the Barrymores
Watson is very hesitant and anxious when Holmes suggests that he travel back with Henry to Baskerville Hall to make sure he is never left alone.
true
false
One of the telegrams handed to Holmes stated that Barrymore is at the Hall.
true
false
The other telegram was from Watson stating that he was unable to find the cut sheet from the Times.
true
false
Holmes got "checkmated" in Chapter 5 by the mysterious bearded man who was following Sir Henry and Dr Mortimer down Regent Street when the cab driver said that the bearded man's name was Holmes.
In this situation, "checkmated" in Chapter 5 means
outwitted
bored
ignored
embarrassed
