The Hound of the Baskervilles

by

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapter 7 Quiz 8 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 7. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Who does Watson suspect might have been crying despite Mr. Barrymore's denial?
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Mrs. Barrymore
Sir Henry
Dr. Mortimer
A passing maid
What does the presence of telegraph lines at Baskerville Hall suggest?
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The threat of electrocution near the estate
The lack of technological advancements in the region
The efficiency of postal services in rural areas
The influence of modern technology even in remote areas
Why does Watson suspect the Barrymores of wanting to harm Sir Henry?
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They stand to inherit Baskerville Hall
They have a history of violence
They have been acting suspiciously
They have made threats against Sir Henry
Why does Jack Stapleton insist that Watson walk with him to the Stapleton house?
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He wants to show off his home
He wants to discuss the case further
He wants Watson to meet his sister
He wants to offer Watson assistance
What effect does the death of the wild pony have on the narrative?
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It foreshadows Stapleton's involvement in the case
It introduces a supernatural element to the story
It symbolizes freedom and beauty on the moors
It highlights the dangers of the Grimpen Mire
What does Stapleton claim about the stone huts mentioned in the passage?
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They were built by modern humans
They were once inhabited by Neolithic man
They contain evidence of modern architecture
They are believed to be from the Bronze Age
What contributes to the effectiveness of Stapleton's deception?
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His disinterest in the moors
His lack of knowledge about nature
His genuine passion for the moors
His open admission of being a killer
What does Beryl do when she realizes Watson is not Sir Henry Baskerville?
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She apologizes for her behavior
She continues her warning
She pretends nothing happened
She rescinds her warning