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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. Why does Holmes change his mind about Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall?

2. How does Holmes relax after his day of thinking?

3. What was found near Sir Charles's body?

4. How does Watson know Barrymore is lying?

5. How does Holmes describe the walking stick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Dr. Mortimer advise Sir Charles to go to London?

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

3. Why does Holmes go into complete seclusion for the rest of the day?

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

5. What is significant about the letter being made up of words from the London Times?

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

7. What is Stapleton's theory about how Sir Charles died?

8. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?

9. How does Watson feel about Sir Henry?

10. What are Holmes's deductions of Dr. Mortimer from his walking-stick, and how did he arrive at them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What are the dynamics of Holmes and Watson's relationship? How do they work together to solve the case? How do Watson and Holmes reflect upon each other?

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