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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 is immensely relieved to be rid of them.
(d) Sir Henry becomes deliriously ill from strain.

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

3. After asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions?
(a) Watson asks about Frankland's skull.
(b) Watson asks to hear other local legends that could be influencing the perceived sightings of the hound.
(c) Watson asks about the doctor's family.
(d) Watson asks to hear the story of the hound again.

4. Why is Watson feeling coldly towards Frankland?
(a) He believes Frankland abused his daughter.
(b) He disapproves of Frankland's abandonment of his daughter.
(c) He believes Frankland is the one stirring up rumors of the hound.
(d) He believes Frankland had a hand in Sir Charles's death.

5. What does Mrs. Lyons credit to Sir Charles?
(a) Sir Charles helped her procure her divorce.
(b) Sir Charles helped her start her business and kept her on her feet.
(c) Sir Charles dispelled the rumors going around about her.
(d) Sir Charles single-handedly saved the church from going under.

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

7. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?
(a) Selden.
(b) Dr. Mortimer.
(c) Barrymore.
(d) Stapleton.

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

9. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?
(a) His footprints.
(b) He watched Watson all the way from Frankland's manor.
(c) He heard Watson mumbling to himself.
(d) His cigarette stub.

10. When Holmes has Watson focus solely on the face in the portrait, what does Watson see?
(a) Sir Charles and Hugo look identical.
(b) Stapleton looks exactly like Hugo.
(c) Barrymore looks exactly like Hugo.
(d) Frankland looks exactly like Hugo.

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

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

13. What has excited Dr. Mortimer?
(a) He found where the convict is hiding.
(b) He found a prehistoric skull on an excavation.
(c) He found evidence of the hound.
(d) He found gold in the soil.

14. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?
(a) Henry will allow Miss Stapleton to accompany him on a trip to London.
(b) Henry will go with Stapleton on a moth-catching expedition so that he might get to know his sister's suitor better.
(c) Henry will build a friendship with Miss Stapleton for three months, after which he will be allowed to start wooing her.
(d) Henry will allow Stapleton to inspect the grounds every night for signs of the hound.

15. What revelation upsets Laura Lyons?
(a) Frankland is not her father.
(b) Sir Charles is still alive.
(c) Stapleton is married.
(d) Sir Henry is related to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Watson glad to see Holmes after going to the stone hut?

2. What does Watson witness when he follows Sir Henry?

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. According to Watson, what is one of Holmes's faults?

5. What must Sir Henry do to help Holmes solve the case?

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