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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Baskerville curse?

2. What does Sir Henry do that Holmes strongly advises against?

3. How did Dr. Mortimer deduce that Sir Charles had stood at the gate for five to ten minutes?

4. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?

5. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the fact that Mrs. Barrymore received the telegram instead of her husband?

2. Why does Holmes want Watson to report only the facts to him?

3. How did Holmes and Watson lose the cab that was following Sir Henry?

4. Why does Holmes discount the idea that one of Sir Henry's heirs or relatives wants him dead?

5. How does Dr. Mortimer view Holmes and why?

6. Why did Dr. Mortimer advise Sir Charles to go to London?

7. What is the significance of the strange discovery by Sir Charles's body?

8. Why does Holmes go into complete seclusion for the rest of the day?

9. How does Watson feel about Sir Henry?

10. Why is Dr. Mortimer concerned about Sir Henry's safety?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Watson is initially hurt by Holmes's deception of living on the moor, despite Holmes's assurances that Watson's efforts have not been in vain. How do Watson's feelings on this matter reflect upon his character and his relationship with Holmes? How does Holmes's deception and his reaction to Watson discovering him reflect upon himself?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the themes of reality and superstition as they relate to this novel. Take into account the story of the Baskerville hound and how different people react to the events around them. Consider who reacts most viscerally to the idea that the hound is supernatural and who believes most firmly that the hound is not.

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of using Watson as the narrator? In your answer, discuss how he is the everyman, whether his responses are meant to mirror those of the reader, and how the plot unfolds through his eyes.

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