The Hound of the Baskervilles

by

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Chapter 9  Quiz 5 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 9 . Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does the narrative imply about Stapleton’s request for Sir Henry to wait a few months before dating Beryl?
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Stapleton is secretly planning to harm Sir Henry
Stapleton is using the time to improve his financial situation
Stapleton is trying to divert suspicion onto Mr. Barrymore
Stapleton hopes Sir Henry will lose interest in Beryl
How do Watson and Sir Henry finally manage to catch Mr. Barrymore signaling?
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They bribe a servant to reveal Mr. Barrymore's actions
They set up a hidden camera in the manor
They stay awake for several nights until they catch him
They follow Mr. Barrymore discreetly during the day
What ends up getting revealed when Watson confronts the Barrymores about Mr. Barrymore signaling in the night?
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Mrs. Barrymore reveals that she is having an affair with Selden
Mrs. Barrymore reveals that Selden is her brother
Mr. Barrymore reveals that he is trying to entrap Selden
Mr. Barrymore reveals that he is warning off Selden
What prompts Watson and Baskerville to set out to capture the escaped convict?
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They want to assist the local police
They feel compelled by their moral duty
They are motivated by the potential reward
They hear the sound of the barking hound
What does Watson’s repeated mention of his own physical prowess suggest about his character?
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He is highly confident in his physical abilities
He doesn't know that he looks pathetic when he tries to be athletic
He feels inferior from being consistently outperformed
He is unaware of his true physical limitations