The Hound of the Baskervilles

Question 1

What is a huge theme in this story?

Accepted Answer

The natural vs. the supernatural

Question 2

Where does the mystery take place?

Accepted Answer

Devonshire

Question 3

Your final comprehension quiz is worth how much?

Accepted Answer

20%

Question 4

When was Sherlock Holmes created?

Accepted Answer

1887

Question 5

Why did Doyle decide to write about this theme?

Accepted Answer

because science was growing while folklore was still popular

Question 6

When does the story take place?

Accepted Answer

in the late 1800s

Question 7

The Hound of the Baskervilles is about a poor family's curse and a real hound that haunts them.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What were the living conditions like in England?

Accepted Answer

England had strict rules about how people should behave.

Question 9

The story took place at a time when new inventions were being created (telephone, electric lights, etc...)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's writing was his only occupation.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in England.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Where does Sherlock Holmes live?

Accepted Answer

London

Question 13

There are chapters to read for lesson #51.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

What is rumored to be Sherlock Holmes' IQ?

Accepted Answer

190

Question 15

What is Devonshire known for?

Accepted Answer

its wild, open spaces and misty, spooky atmosphere

Question 16

Based on your reading schedule, which chapters must you read for lesson #50?

Accepted Answer

Ch. 9-11

Question 17

What is one of Sherlock Holmes' skills?

Accepted Answer

Disguising

Question 18

What is Sherlock Holmes' vice?

Accepted Answer

Smoking tobacco from his pipe

Questions 18