The Hound of the Baskervilles

by

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapter 4  Quiz 9 questions

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What unusual message does Sir Henry Baskerville receive?
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A warning letter advising him to stay away from the moor
A formal invitation to a local event
A congratulatory note on inheriting Baskerville Hall
Instructions on how to avoid the family curse
How has the unusual message been conveyed to Sir Henry Baskerville?
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Via a carrier pigeon
Via a handwritten letter
Via an anonymous phone call
None of the above
What does Holmes recognize in the mysterious message?
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The anonymous person's voice
The font used in the letter
The bird used to deliver the message
The secret code embedded in the message
How did the person who sent the message know where to reach Sir Henry?
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The newspaper announced his journey to the moor
Watson carelessly shared information of his arrival at the pub the night before
One of Sir Henry's confidantes must have leaked information
Nobody knows how the message sender knew where to reach Sir Henry
What does the coincidence of the mysterious message and the theft of Sir Henry's boot invite readers to speculate?
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It invites readers to speculate that Sir Henry is being followed by a supernatural being
It invites readers to speculate that Mortimer might not be as innocent as he seems
It invites readers to speculate that Sherlock Holmes is making too much of a mere coincidence
All of the above
What is Sir Henry's response to the concerns about his safety at Baskerville Hall?
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He decides to sell the estate immediately
He agrees to stay in London until it is deemed safe
He insists on going regardless of the potential dangers
He requests a detailed investigation before making a decision
Why do Holmes and Watson decide to follow Sir Henry after their meeting?
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To make sure he finds a nice hotel and a warm supper
To determine if Sir Henry is meeting with suspicious characters
To see if anyone is following him
To gather more information about Sir Henry's character
How does the narrative shift regarding Mortimer's role in the story?
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He becomes the main suspect in the ongoing investigation
His importance diminishes as he transitions into a minor character
He is revealed to be the mastermind behind the events at Baskerville Hall
His involvement increases as he takes on a more active role in protecting Sir Henry
At the end of this chapter, who does Holmes suspect is secretly keeping tabs on Sir Henry?
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Mr. Barrymore
Mortimer
An unknown governess
The ghosts of his ancestors