In the text, Dr. Mortimer withholds information pertaining to the death of Sir Charles Baskerville from the
coroner. Based on the information within the text, why does he withhold this information?
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Because he does not want Mr. Holmes to know the full details surrounding the death of Sir
Charles Baskerville.
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Because he knew the details would not help in figuring out the cause of Sir Charles
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Because he was worried about his own reputation and did not want to tarnish the
reputation of Baskerville Hall.
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Because he knew that Sir Charles Baskerville would not want the details surrounding his
death to become known.