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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. What sets off the chain of events in the manuscript?
2. Who does Dr. Mortimer say has a beard like the man that was following them?
3. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?
4. How does Holmes spend his day after the departure of Dr. Mortimer and Watson?
5. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?
Short Essay Questions
1. What three leads turn out to be dead-ends for this case?
2. Why does Watson say that Sir Henry appears to have inherited the Baskerville temper?
3. What is the significance of the strange discovery by Sir Charles's body?
4. How does Watson feel about Sir Henry?
5. What is the point of sending a telegram to Barrymore?
6. What are Holmes's deductions of Dr. Mortimer from his walking-stick, and how did he arrive at them?
7. What is Hugo's evil act, as relayed in the manuscript?
8. Why did Dr. Mortimer advise Sir Charles to go to London?
9. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?
10. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Watson is initially hurt by Holmes's deception of living on the moor, despite Holmes's assurances that Watson's efforts have not been in vain. How do Watson's feelings on this matter reflect upon his character and his relationship with Holmes? How does Holmes's deception and his reaction to Watson discovering him reflect upon himself?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the use of foreshadowing in this novel. Using at least three examples, discuss how they are used to indicate the next turn of the plot.
Essay Topic 3
Images of hell, demons, and death are abundant through this novel. Citing specific examples, discuss why these are the prevalent images from this story and how their use builds up an atmosphere of suspense and tension.
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