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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 state is Sir Henry left in after the attack and the truth about the Stapletons is revealed?
(a) Sir Henry is immensely relieved to be rid of them.
(b) Sir Henry becomes murderously angry.
(c) Sir Henry becomes deliriously ill from strain.
(d) Sir Henry is in a vegetative state of shock.

2. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles on the night of his death?
(a) She was hoping that he would give his blessing to her divorce.
(b) She was hoping that he would propose to her.
(c) She needed his help and he was going to be away to London for a long time.
(d) She wished to warn him.

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

4. What must Sir Henry do to help Holmes solve the case?
(a) Sir Henry must learn the lay of the land between his house and Stapleton's house.
(b) Sir Henry must fake his own death.
(c) Sir Henry must blindly do whatever Holmes tells him.
(d) Sir Henry must call to the hound.

5. What instructions does Holmes give Cartwright?
(a) Cartwright is to send for Lestrade.
(b) Cartwright is to go to London and send a telegram to Sir Henry in Holmes's name.
(c) Cartwright is to take Mrs. Stapleton to safety.
(d) Cartwright is to tail Sir Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. After learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?

2. In his gratitude for Sir Henry's decision about Selden, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry and Watson?

3. In what matter is everyone in Baskerville Hall on the wrong side of the law?

4. Why does Sir Henry decide that they must go capture Selden?

5. What happens when Sir Henry begins his walk home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Watson's fanciful impressions of the moor in his letter to Holmes?

3. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

4. Why can Holmes not arrest Stapleton?

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

6. How did Holmes survive all those weeks on the moor?

7. What contributes to the dark mood around Baskerville Hall at the beginning of Chapter 10?

8. What does the hound look like?

9. How did Stapleton deceive Mrs. Lyons?

10. What are Watson's impressions of the stone hut?

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