Footprints and Tire Tracks
What type of animal's footprints were found near Sir Charles Baskerville's body?
Wolf's footprints.
What was the significance of the missing bloodstain on the windowsill?
It indicated that someone had entered or exited through the window.
Whose fingerprints did Holmes compare to those found on the hound's muzzle?
The fingerprints of Dr. James Mortimer.
What type of hair was found on the hound's muzzle?
Coarse black hair.
What weapon was believed to have caused the fatal injuries on Sir Charles Baskerville?
A large, savage animal, believed to be the hound.
Whose footprints were found near the body of Selden, the escaped convict?
Barrymore's footprints.
What did Dr. Mortimer conclude from the bloodstains on the walking stick left by Sir Charles Baskerville?
He concluded that Sir Charles had a cut on his hand that bled onto the stick.
What important clue did Holmes discover from the handwriting on the letter sent to Sir Henry Baskerville?
He concluded that the letter was written by a woman due to certain characteristics in the handwriting.
How did the presence of human hair on the handle of the walking stick left by Sir Charles Baskerville aid Holmes in his investigation?
It suggested that someone had used the stick to control or direct the hound.
How did Holmes identify the weapon used to kill Sir Charles Baskerville?
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What peculiar characteristic did the footprints found near the body of Sir Charles Baskerville possess?
They were larger and had a deformity, indicating the presence of a gigantic hound.
What did Dr. Mortimer and Holmes discover about the bloodstains found on the corridor floor?
They were made by a small, wounded animal, likely a hou
Whose fingerprints did Holmes compare to those found on the walking stick left by Sir Charles Baskerville?
The fingerprints of Sir Charles Baskerville.
What did Holmes infer from the fibers found on the clothing of Sir Henry Baskerville?
He deduced that Sir Henry had been in contact with the hound.
What weapon did Dr. Mortimer believe was responsible for the death of Sir Charles Baskerville?
Dr. Mortimer believed that the weapon was a supernatural hound, as described in the legend.
What did Dr. Mortimer deduce from the presence of both boot and paw marks at the crime scene?
He suspected that someone with a large boot had been accompanied by a giant hound.
How did Holmes determine that the bloodstain on the boot belonging to Barrymore was unrelated to the case?
He observed that the bloodstain was from a shaving cut and not connected to the mysterious events.
How did Holmes identify the mysterious correspondents through their handwriting?
He matched the handwriting of the anonymous letter with that of Laura Lyons.
How did the analysis of the fibers found on the boot belonging to Barrymore help Holmes in his investigation?
It indicated that Barrymore had been near the hound recently, raising suspicions about his involvement.
What weapon did Stapleton use to control and direct the hound?
Stapleton used a whip to control the hound's actions.
How did Holmes analyze the tire tracks found near the Grimpen Mire?
He concluded that a small cart had been used to transport the hound to the mire.
How did Holmes use forensic analysis to identify the mysterious substance found on Sir Henry's boot?
He determined it to be phosphorus, which indicated that Sir Henry was being tracked by someone.
What did Holmes deduce from the fingerprints found on the notepad in Dr. Mortimer's study?
He concluded that the fingerprints belonged to Dr. James Mortimer's wife, indicating her involvement in the case.
What did Holmes discover from the examination of the mysterious hair found in the moor?
He determined it to be from a Spaniel dog, suggesting that the hound was not purely a supernatural creature.
What trace evidence did Holmes discover on the sleeve of Dr. Mortimer's coat?
Holmes discovered a small trace of wax on the sleeve, indicating that Dr. Mortimer had handled a wax vesta (matchbox).