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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Frankland wishing to celebrate?
(a) He found the hound.
(b) He won a large settlement.
(c) He won a lawsuit.
(d) He has decided to reunite with his daughter.

3. After asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions?
(a) Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.
(b) Watson asks about the doctor's family.
(c) Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.
(d) Watson asks about Frankland's skull.

4. According to Barrymore, what is the plan for Selden?
(a) Selden will assume a new identity in Wales.
(b) Selden will leave in a few days for South America.
(c) Selden will leave for France in a week.
(d) Selden will live alone on the moor.

5. What does Barrymore tell Watson about the mysterious man on the moor?
(a) Selden believes he is an appartion.
(b) Selden sees a young woman frequently going to vsiti the man with supplies.
(c) Selden reports that the man is a foreigner.
(d) Selden had informed his brother-in-law that the man has a young boy bringing him what he needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Stapleton falsely promised Mrs. Lyons?

2. What does Watson find in the stone hut that pertains to him?

3. How did Stapleton convince Mrs. Lyons to not meet with Sir Charles the night he died?

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

5. What does Watson deduce about the candle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Holmes's instructions to Cartwright and why is it significant?

2. What are Watson's impressions of the mysterious figure he sees on the tor?

3. Why does Stapleton appear to oppose a match between his sister and Sir Henry?

4. What does Watson believe about the supernatural possibilities of the hound?

5. What is significant about the discovery of Sir Henry's boot in Grimpen Mire?

6. What happens when Sir Henry walks out of Stapleton's house?

7. What is Mrs. Lyons's relationship to Sir Charles?

8. How did Holmes survive all those weeks on the moor?

9. Why did Laura Lyons need so much help?

10. Why is Watson hurt about Holmes's deception?

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