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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?
(a) Watson says that the man shot himself.
(b) Watson says that the man probably snapped from anxiety and exposure to the elements and ran off the cliff.
(c) Watson says the man intentionally jumped in the Grimpen Mire.
(d) Watson says the man likely fell days earlier and died from exposure.

2. While Sir Henry is inside Merripit House, what begins to happen that Holmes fears could disrupt their plan?
(a) Lestrade begins to feel ill.
(b) A windstorm brews.
(c) It begins to rain.
(d) The fog rolls in.

3. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?
(a) Stapleton strikes Sir Henry for talking to his sister.
(b) Stapleton tries to hire the Barrymores away from Sir Henry.
(c) Stapleton apologizes for his rudeness to Sir Henry in regards to his sister.
(d) Stapleton attempts to pay Sir Henry to leave for London.

4. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?
(a) He did not trust Watson.
(b) He did not want Watson to inadvertently reveal to the enemy that he was there.
(c) He knew Watson would tell Sir Henry.
(d) He was afraid for Watson's safety.

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

6. Because of the convict and out of concern for the Stapletons, what did Sir Henry offer to them, which Stapleton turned down?
(a) The company of Watson.
(b) The company of Perkins, Sir Henry's groom.
(c) The company of Sir Henry.
(d) The company of Barrymore.

7. Why is the woman who wrote the letter to Sir Charles estranged from her family?
(a) She married without her father's consent.
(b) She divorced her husband.
(c) She did not wish to be a traditional housewife.
(d) She had a child out of wedlock.

8. What does Frankland show Watson on his telescope?
(a) Watson sees the hound.
(b) Watson sees the man on the moor.
(c) Watson sees Sir Henry out by himself.
(d) Watson sees the young boy delivering food to the man on the moor.

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

10. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?
(a) The Grimpen Mire.
(b) Hound's Tor.
(c) The place where the convict is believed to have been last seen.
(d) The area where, according to the story, Hugo Baskerville was killed.

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

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

13. What assures Watson that the hound is mortal?
(a) He sees it make impressions in the earth.
(b) Lestrade is able to call to it.
(c) Holmes was able to wound it.
(d) He hears it breathing.

14. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?
(a) He sees Mrs. Barrymore burning a letter.
(b) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.
(c) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
(d) He sees Barrymore quickly packing his trunk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Barrymore angry after Sir Henry and Watson learn the truth of his strange behavior?

2. Where is the man on the moor staying?

3. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles so secretly?

4. What captures Holmes's attention in Baskerville Hall?

5. On the moor, what does Watson find himself unable to do?

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