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The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter II · Chapter 3. The Problem

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Chapter 3.

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Chapter 3.
The Problem
I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.
There was a
thrill in the doctor’s voice which showed that he was himself
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The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter II · Chapter 3. The Problem

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Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter 3.
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The Problem
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I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.
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There was a
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thrill in the doctor’s voice which showed that he was himself
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3

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From this reading Chapter 3.

a

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From this reading I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.

at

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From this reading I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.

Chapter

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From this reading Chapter 3.

confess

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doctor's

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he

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himself

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I

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in

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me

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From this reading I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.

passed

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From this reading I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.

Problem

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From this reading The Problem

showed

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shudder

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that

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From this reading thrill in the doctor’s voice which showed that he was himself

The

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From this reading The Problem

There

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From this reading There was a

these

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thrill

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through

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voice

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was

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From this reading There was a

which

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words

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From this reading I confess at these words a shudder passed through me.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 3. The Problem?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter 3....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter 3.
Narrator: “I recommend, sir, that you take a cab, call off your spaniel who