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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. What is the Baskerville curse?
(a) Any descendent of the Baskervilles is to never cross the moor at night, though several have died violently.
(b) A hound will visit Baskerville Hall every full moon to take one of the men away.
(c) The Baskervilles are cursed to turn into hounds if they become like Hugo.
(d) The hound will avenge the death of any Baskerville.

2. How does Hugo's captive escape?
(a) She bribed his servant.
(b) She used the entrance to the yew alley.
(c) She crawled down the ivy-covered wall.
(d) She sneaked out of his bedroom.

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

4. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?
(a) Holmes sends Watson with Sir Henry for protection.
(b) Holmes suggests that he himself act as bodyguard.
(c) Holmes suggests that Dr. Mortimer act as bodyguard.
(d) Holmes suggests that Sir Henry stay armed at all times.

5. Who is Sir Charles's heir?
(a) Harry Baskerville.
(b) Henry Baskerville.
(c) Charles Baskerville II.
(d) Hugo Baskerville.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?

2. How does Holmes check on Barrymore's location?

3. What is Watson's impression of Miss Stapleton?

4. What does Holmes advise to Watson before Watson leaves for Devonshire with Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?

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

4. What is the significance of the strange discovery by Sir Charles's body?

5. Why does Holmes discount the idea that one of Sir Henry's heirs or relatives wants him dead?

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

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

8. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?

9. What is significant about Holmes's deduction that Sir Charles was actually running?

10. What is Stapleton's theory about how Sir Charles died?

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