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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the man on the moor staying?
(a) The stone huts on the hillside.
(b) A tin miner's hut.
(c) The Grimpen Mire.
(d) Fox Tor.

2. By mid-October, what lady is beginning to preoccupy Sir Henry's thoughts, according to Watson?
(a) Laura Lyons.
(b) Miss Stapleton.
(c) Mrs. Barrymore.
(d) A yeoman's daughter.

3. What does Watson deduce about the candle?
(a) He realizes that Barrymore is plotting to burn down Baskerville Hall.
(b) He realizes that Barrymore is merely trying to write in secret at night.
(c) He realizes that Barrymore is using it to burn letters.
(d) He realizes it is a signal.

4. While Sir Henry is being entertained in Merripit House, what do Holmes and Watson observe Stapleton doing?
(a) Stapleton lets his horses loose.
(b) Stapleton goes to the Grimpen Mire.
(c) Stapleton goes to the outhouse.
(d) Stapleton is sobbing.

5. According to Watson, what is one of Holmes's faults?
(a) Holmes underestimates everyone around him.
(b) Holmes never tells anyone his plans.
(c) Holmes is too vain.
(d) Holmes can be lazy.

6. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles so secretly?
(a) She did not want to face Barrymore.
(b) She wanted to keep her relationship a secret from her estranged husband.
(c) She wanted to avoid a scandal by meeting privately with a bachelor.
(d) She wanted to keep her friendship with Sir Charles secret from her father.

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

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

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

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

11. Why is Barrymore angry after Sir Henry and Watson learn the truth of his strange behavior?
(a) He believes they were rude to his wife.
(b) He does not believe Watson and Sir Henry should have hunted after Selden.
(c) No one believes him when he tells them of the hound.
(d) Sir Henry refuses to allow the Barrymores to leave for London.

12. 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.

13. How did the man found on the moor die?
(a) He was trampled by a Devonshire pony.
(b) He sank into the Grimpen Mire.
(c) He was chased off a cliff.
(d) He was shot.

14. According to the letter to Holmes, what is the status on the escaped convict?
(a) The convict has probably died out on the moors.
(b) The convict will likely turn himself in to escape the inhospitable moor.
(c) The convict will likely be caught soon.
(d) The convict has likely escaped the area.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is bringing Holmes supplies at the hut?

2. How did Sir Charles hear about Mrs. Lyons's situation?

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

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

5. Why did Stapleton tie up and gag his wife?

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