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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Holmes, who is actually the owner of the stick?
(a) An older, incompetent doctor.
(b) An older, caring doctor.
(c) A young, unambitious doctor.
(d) A young, ambitious doctor.

2. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?
(a) An old suitcoat.
(b) An old boot.
(c) A brown boot.
(d) A brown hat.

3. What does Holmes deduce about the sender of Sir Henry's object?
(a) The sender is not English.
(b) The sender is uneducated and trying to sound educated.
(c) The sender is highly disturbed.
(d) The sender is trying to conceal his or her's education.

4. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?
(a) He wants Holmes to investigate Sir Charles's will.
(b) He wants Watson to get an autopsy report for Sir Charles.
(c) He wants Holmes to kill the hound.
(d) He fears for Sir Henry's safety if he is to go to the hall.

5. What was found near Sir Charles's body?
(a) A gun.
(b) A dog.
(c) Blood.
(d) The footprints of a giant hound.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dr. Mortimer arrives at the rooms, what is revealed that annoys Holmes?

2. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?

3. What name did the bearded man who followed Sir Henry give the cabman?

4. Before the death of Sir Charles, what had appeared to people on the moor?

5. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the fact that Mrs. Barrymore received the telegram instead of her husband?

2. Based on Watson's examination of the walking-stick, how does he describe Dr. Mortimer?

3. Sir Henry uses the term "dime novel" to suggest his feelings on the whole matter. What does this say about Sir Henry?

4. Who is Selden and why is he significant to everyone?

5. What is the relationship between Sir Charles and Dr. Mortimer?

6. Why did Dr. Mortimer advise Sir Charles to go to London?

7. What is Hugo's evil act, as relayed in the manuscript?

8. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?

9. How did Holmes and Watson lose the cab that was following Sir Henry?

10. What is the point of sending a telegram to Barrymore?

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