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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Henry plan to do to the yew bridge?

3. What is Stapleton's profession?

4. According to Dr. Mortimer, why did no one else notice the strange marks near the body?

5. What excites Sir Henry on the journey where he cries out in delight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dr. Mortimer concerned about Sir Henry's safety?

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

3. How does Dr. Mortimer view Holmes and why?

4. What was wrong with Holmes's deductions of Dr. Mortimer?

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

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

7. How does Watson feel about Sir Henry?

8. Why does Holmes want Watson to report only the facts to him?

9. Why does Watson say that Sir Henry appears to have inherited the Baskerville temper?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Holmes piece together Stapleton's plot? Discuss each of his steps and discoveries thoroughly, as well as his method.

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of using Watson as the narrator? In your answer, discuss how he is the everyman, whether his responses are meant to mirror those of the reader, and how the plot unfolds through his eyes.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the similarities between Selden and the hound. Pay particular attention to how each one is treated by the affected parties and how the two of them are described, citing specific examples from the text. Ultimately, what is the purpose of making these two characters so similar in nature?

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