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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. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?

2. By mid-October, what lady is beginning to preoccupy Sir Henry's thoughts, according to Watson?

3. What is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?

4. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?

5. According to Barrymore, what is the plan for Selden?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

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

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

6. What are Watson's impressions of the stone hut?

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

8. Why does Laura Lyons live in Coombe Tracey?

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

10. Why did Laura Lyons need so much help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss, from the very beginning, the extent of Stapleton's plot. How was he planning on murdering Sir Charles and, later, Sir Henry? By what means? For what? How does his plotting and adaptability reflect upon his intelligence?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the similarities between Selden and the hound. Pay particular attention to how each one is treated by the affected parties and how the two of them are described, citing specific examples from the text. Ultimately, what is the purpose of making these two characters so similar in nature?

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