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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

CHAPTER 3-4: GUIDED-READING QUESTIONS

CHAPTER 3:

1) How does Dr. Mortimer know that Sir Charles stood by the wicket-gate for a prolonged
period of time?

2) Describe the creature on the Moor that several people have seen prior to Sir Charles' death.

3) Why didn't Dr. Mortimer call Sherlock Holmes in the first place?

4) What does Dr. Mortimer want Holmes to help him with?

5) What happened to Charles Baskerville's brother, Rodger?

6) According to Dr. Mortimer, why shouldn't Henry live at Baskerville Hall?

7) What two questions does Holmes tell Watson they must answer at the offset of this
investigation?

8) How does Holmes explain the change in Sir Charles Baskerville's footsteps (earlier
described as "tip toes")

9) Who are Holmes and Watson going to meet the next morning?

CHAPTER 4:

1) What does the letter Henry received say?

2) What conclusions is Holmes able to deduce from the letter (regarding the man who sent it)?

3) After arriving in Long, what did Henry lose?

4) When asked about whether or not he will be staying at the Baskerville Hall, what does Henry
say?

5) What does the man inside cab no. 2704 look like?

6) Who does Holmes send to 23 hotels and why?

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