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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his gratitude for Sir Henry's decision about Selden, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry and Watson?
(a) Sir Charles knew he was going to die.
(b) Sir Charles was hoping to confront the hound head-on.
(c) Sir Charles was protecting Mrs. Barrymore.
(d) Sir Charles was at the gate to meet a woman.

3. 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 quickly packing his trunk.
(c) He sees Mrs. Barrymore going outside by herself.
(d) He sees Barrymore sneak to a window and light a candle.

4. 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 Stapleton on the hunt for more insect specimens.
(c) He sees a tall, thin man looking out on the moor.
(d) He sees a hound baying at the moon.

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

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

7. What manner of narration is used in Chapter 10?
(a) Letters to Holmes.
(b) Dr. Mortimer's journal entries.
(c) Dr. Watson's journal entries.
(d) Letters to Dr. Mortimer.

8. After hearing a man scream on the moor, what do Watson and Holmes hear next?
(a) A woman sobbing.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) The baying of the hound.
(d) A carriage rattling behind them.

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

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

11. What was spread over the hound to give it a ghoulish look?
(a) Oil.
(b) Phosphorous.
(c) Ink.
(d) Swamp water.

12. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles on the night of his death?
(a) She was hoping that he would give his blessing to her divorce.
(b) She needed his help and he was going to be away to London for a long time.
(c) She wished to warn him.
(d) She was hoping that he would propose to her.

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

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

15. How did Sir Charles hear about Mrs. Lyons's situation?
(a) Barrymore told him.
(b) Stapleton told him.
(c) Dr. Mortimer told him.
(d) Frankland told him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?

3. To what does Stapleton seem opposed?

4. How does Mr. Frankland spend his time when at home?

5. Why is Watson feeling coldly towards Frankland?

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