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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. How did Sir Charles hear about Mrs. Lyons's situation?
(a) Barrymore told him.
(b) Stapleton told him.
(c) Dr. Mortimer told him.
(d) Frankland told him.

2. Why is Watson upset at Holmes's deception?
(a) Watson believes Sir Henry was put at a higher risk by Holmes's deception.
(b) Watson believes Holmes was in grave danger.
(c) Watson believes that Holmes's deception allowed the villain to get away.
(d) Watson believes his careful reports to Holmes have been a waste of time.

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

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

5. Who is the man that was killed on the moor?
(a) Selden.
(b) Dr. Mortimer.
(c) Stapleton.
(d) Barrymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Holmes's discovery of the portrait reveal?

2. According to Mrs. Lyons, what did she do the night she was to meet with Sir Charles?

3. What does Stapleton do when he visits Baskerville Hall after Watson has followed Sir Henry?

4. To what does Stapleton seem opposed?

5. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Watson's impressions of the mysterious figure he sees on the tor?

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

3. Why does Watson refer to Mr. Frankland as much needed "comic relief?"

4. What reason does Stapleton give for his objection to Sir Henry courting his sister?

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

6. What are Holmes's instructions to Cartwright and why is it significant?

7. How did Stapleton deceive Mrs. Lyons?

8. Why does Frankland file so many lawsuits?

9. Why can Holmes not arrest Stapleton?

10. Why did Barrymore not tell anyone about the burnt letter?

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