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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Holmes and Watson's deductions, who must have sent the message of warning to Sir Henry in London?
(a) Stapleton.
(b) Dr. Mortimer.
(c) Frankland.
(d) Miss Stapleton.

2. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?
(a) Watson believes Holmes was in grave danger.
(b) Watson believes his careful reports to Holmes have been a waste of time.
(c) Watson believes Sir Henry was put at a higher risk by Holmes's deception.
(d) Watson believes that Holmes's deception allowed the villain to get away.

3. How did Barrymore make the discovery of why Sir Charles went to the gate the night he died?
(a) Mrs. Barrymore made plans to help Sir Charles to the gate.
(b) Barrymore followed Sir Charles to the gate.
(c) Mrs. Barrymore found the charred remains of a letter.
(d) Barrymore overheard a conversation with Sir Charles.

4. What does Holmes's discovery of the portrait reveal?
(a) Stapleton is a Baskerville.
(b) Sir Charles is still alive.
(c) Hugo never existed.
(d) Sir Henry is not a Baskerville.

5. Who is the man on the moor?
(a) Stapleton.
(b) Sir Charles.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) Dr. Mortimer.

6. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?
(a) Barrymore.
(b) Dr. Mortimer.
(c) Stapleton.
(d) Selden.

7. Why is Watson feeling coldly towards Frankland?
(a) He believes Frankland had a hand in Sir Charles's death.
(b) He believes Frankland abused his daughter.
(c) He disapproves of Frankland's abandonment of his daughter.
(d) He believes Frankland is the one stirring up rumors of the hound.

8. Where do Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade situate themselves?
(a) Outside of Baskerville Hall.
(b) Near Lew Trenchard.
(c) Near Stapleton's house.
(d) By the Grimpen Mire.

9. What does Mrs. Lyons credit to Sir Charles?
(a) Sir Charles helped her procure her divorce.
(b) Sir Charles helped her start her business and kept her on her feet.
(c) Sir Charles single-handedly saved the church from going under.
(d) Sir Charles dispelled the rumors going around about her.

10. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?
(a) The case is beginning to overwhelm Watson.
(b) He believes he is being followed.
(c) He was worried for Holmes's safety.
(d) He is scared to walk back to Baskerville Hall alone.

11. What sort of business did the people on the moor help L.L. set up?
(a) A dogbreeding business.
(b) A typewriting business.
(c) A branch of a legislative firm.
(d) A veterinarian clinic.

12. What does Sir Henry do when Barrymore refuses to answer his questions?
(a) He fires Barrymore.
(b) He threatens to tell everyone Barrymore is the murderer.
(c) He cuts Barrymore's pay.
(d) He strikes Barrymore.

13. While Sir Henry is being entertained in Merripit House, what do Holmes and Watson observe Stapleton doing?
(a) Stapleton lets his horses loose.
(b) Stapleton is sobbing.
(c) Stapleton goes to the outhouse.
(d) Stapleton goes to the Grimpen Mire.

14. What is Sir Henry to do while at dinner with the Stapletons?
(a) He is to tell Mrs. Stapleton of Mrs. Lyons.
(b) He is to tell them that he is walking home alone.
(c) He is to ask Mrs. Stapleton to marry him.
(d) He is to tell them that Sherlock Holmes died on the moors.

15. What happens when Sir Henry begins his walk home?
(a) Mrs. Stapleton cries out.
(b) It begins to storm.
(c) The hound appears.
(d) Gunshots are heard.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Lyons, what did she do the night she was to meet with Sir Charles?

2. Why did Stapleton tie up and gag his wife?

3. What revelation upsets Laura Lyons?

4. What manner of narration is used in Chapter 10?

5. After leaving Frankland's manor, where does Watson go?

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