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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 does Watson hear alone at night in Chapter 6?

2. What does Stapleton reveal that shocks Watson?

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

4. Why do Barrymore and his wife wish to leave Baskerville Hall?

5. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Selden and why is he significant to everyone?

7. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?

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

9. Based on Watson's examination of the walking-stick, how does he describe Dr. Mortimer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following themes to write about. Cite specific examples from the book and discuss how the theme affects the overall plot.

1) Reality versus legend.

2) Good versus evil.

3) Nature versus nurture.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the themes of reality and superstition as they relate to this novel. Take into account the story of the Baskerville hound and how different people react to the events around them. Consider who reacts most viscerally to the idea that the hound is supernatural and who believes most firmly that the hound is not.

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