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

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

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

4. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?
(a) She appears to not have a care in the world.
(b) She appears to be very ill.
(c) She appears to be in a deep sorrow of mysterious origin.
(d) She appears to be very frightened at the story of the hound.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade situate themselves?

2. How did Holmes know it was Watson in his hut?

3. What is Frankland wishing to celebrate?

4. According to Holmes and Watson's deductions, who must have sent the message of warning to Sir Henry in London?

5. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the hound and the men mistake Selden for Sir Henry?

2. Why was Holmes able to recognize Stapleton's features in Hugo Baskerville?

3. What does Mrs. Stapleton reveal about her husband?

4. What happens when Sir Henry walks out of Stapleton's house?

5. What does Watson believe about the supernatural possibilities of the hound?

6. Why is Sir Henry upset with Watson and Holmes?

7. What is significant about the discovery of Sir Henry's boot in Grimpen Mire?

8. According to Mrs. Barrymore, how did Selden become the man he is?

9. Why is Watson hurt about Holmes's deception?

10. Why does Stapleton appear to oppose a match between his sister and Sir Henry?

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