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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is Sir Henry left in after the attack and the truth about the Stapletons is revealed?
(a) Sir Henry becomes murderously angry.
(b) Sir Henry is in a vegetative state of shock.
(c) Sir Henry becomes deliriously ill from strain.
(d) Sir Henry is immensely relieved to be rid of them.

2. What does Watson believe is the identity of the man on the moor?
(a) The convict.
(b) Stapleton on the hunt for moths.
(c) The man who followed Sir Henry in London.
(d) Barrymore sneaking out to see his brother-in-law.

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

4. 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 ask Mrs. Stapleton to marry him.
(c) He is to tell Mrs. Stapleton of Mrs. Lyons.
(d) He is to tell them that he is walking home alone.

5. Who is L.L.?
(a) Laura Lyons, the daughter of Frankland.
(b) There is no L.L.
(c) Laura Lols, the cousin of Stapleton.
(d) Laura Lancaster, the youngest sister of Frankland.

6. What instructions does Holmes give Cartwright?
(a) Cartwright is to tail Sir Henry.
(b) Cartwright is to take Mrs. Stapleton to safety.
(c) Cartwright is to send for Lestrade.
(d) Cartwright is to go to London and send a telegram to Sir Henry in Holmes's name.

7. While returning to Baskerville Hall after trying to find Selden, what does Watson observe on one of the tors?
(a) He sees Barrymore running after the convict.
(b) He sees a hound baying at the moon.
(c) He sees Stapleton on the hunt for more insect specimens.
(d) He sees a tall, thin man looking out on the moor.

8. According to Mrs. Lyons, what did she do the night she was to meet with Sir Charles?
(a) She was detained by a private matter and did not make the meeting.
(b) She met with Sir Charles and saw the hound.
(c) She met with Sir Charles, but nothing happened.
(d) She was detained by a private matter, but sent a telegram to Sir Charles to not meet her.

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

10. 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.

11. On the moor, what does Watson find himself unable to do?
(a) Shoot the unarmed convict.
(b) Go further into the Grimpen Mire.
(c) Reassure Sir Henry that the hound is not real.
(d) Leave a hurt animal behind.

12. How did Stapleton convince Mrs. Lyons to not meet with Sir Charles the night he died?
(a) Stapleton said he was too proud to allow another man to help her.
(b) Stapleton tells her that Sir Charles is too ill to meet with her.
(c) Stapleton says that he fears it is too dangerous for her to go alone.
(d) Stapleton convinces her that Sir Charles does not wish to see her.

13. To whom does this statement apply: "Evil indeed is the man who has not one woman to mourn him" ?
(a) Barrymore.
(b) Frankland.
(c) Stapleton.
(d) Selden.

14. What is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?
(a) Litigation.
(b) Writing.
(c) Praying.
(d) Charity work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?

2. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?

3. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?

4. What assures Watson that the hound is mortal?

5. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?

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