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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. Who is following Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer when they leave Holmes and Watson's rooms?

2. How does Holmes spend his time before meeting with Sir Henry in the afternoon following their first meeting?

3. What did Sir Henry discover was missing before he left to see Holmes with Dr. Mortimer?

4. Where did Sir Charles die?

5. What is the actual reason for Dr. Mortimer's consultation with Holmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?

2. What is Hugo's evil act, as relayed in the manuscript?

3. Sir Henry uses the term "dime novel" to suggest his feelings on the whole matter. What does this say about Sir Henry?

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

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

6. What is significant about Holmes's deduction that Sir Charles was actually running?

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

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

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

10. Why is the reappearance of Sir Henry's brown boot a mystery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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