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Quiz about Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles
Quiz about Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles

Sherlock Holmes in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' Quiz


Here's a quiz about 'The Hound of the Baskervilles,' quite possibly the greatest Sherlock Holmes story of all time. Its quality of suspense, as well as the almost supernatural element of the atmosphere, make it in all ways a classic.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ace417. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Ace417
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
52,571
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1992
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Question 1 of 10
1. At the very beginning, when Sherlock and Watson were examining the cane, what were the letters engraved upon it?

Answer: (Three letters...)
Question 2 of 10
2. What does James Mortimer always talk about? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the name of the bog on the moor?

Answer: (G.M.)
Question 4 of 10
4. What did Sir Henry Baskerville lose while he was visiting Sherlock? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Whose portrait led Sherlock to discover that Stapleton was a Baskerville? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, really Mr. and Mrs. Vandeleur, worked at what school before they changed their names? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of the boy Sherlock brought with him to Devonshire from London?

Answer: (Starts with a C...)
Question 8 of 10
8. What was the last name of the escaped murderer living on the moor?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. Where do the Barrymores (the butler and housekeeper) live? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. With whom is Sir Henry in love? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At the very beginning, when Sherlock and Watson were examining the cane, what were the letters engraved upon it?

Answer: CCH

2. What does James Mortimer always talk about?

Answer: Skulls

Mr. Holmes has a 'dolichocephalic skull.' Dr. Mortimer also confesses that he covets it.
3. What was the name of the bog on the moor?

Answer: Grimpen Mire

In the end, Mr. Stapleton is presumed to have fallen into one of the many quicksand pits and drowned.
4. What did Sir Henry Baskerville lose while he was visiting Sherlock?

Answer: Two boots

One brand-new boot was stolen, then returned. The other was found in Grimpen Mire at the very end. Mr. Stapleton used the second one so his gigantic hound would know who to find.
5. Whose portrait led Sherlock to discover that Stapleton was a Baskerville?

Answer: Hugo Baskerville

6. Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, really Mr. and Mrs. Vandeleur, worked at what school before they changed their names?

Answer: St. Oliver

7. What was the name of the boy Sherlock brought with him to Devonshire from London?

Answer: Cartwright

He brought him food and clean clothes while Sherlock was hiding in one of the stone huts. Mr. Frankland spotted him passing over a hill and presumed he was a helper to the the escaped criminal living on the moor.
8. What was the last name of the escaped murderer living on the moor?

Answer: Selden

Selden turned out to be Mrs. Barrymore's brother. They smuggled him food and clothes because they just couldn't turn him in.
9. Where do the Barrymores (the butler and housekeeper) live?

Answer: Baskerville Hall

10. With whom is Sir Henry in love?

Answer: Miss Stapleton

Hope you enjoyed this quiz! Keep reading Doyle's mysteries...I'll have more quizzes coming, so watch for them!
Source: Author Ace417

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