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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 Stapleton reveal that shocks Watson?

2. What does Watson hear coming from the moor?

3. What word is the only one not taken from a newspaper with Sir Henry's object?

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

5. Where does chapter one take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?

3. How does Watson feel about Sir Henry?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is significant about the fact that Mrs. Barrymore received the telegram instead of her husband?

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, from the very beginning, the extent of Stapleton's plot. How was he planning on murdering Sir Charles and, later, Sir Henry? By what means? For what? How does his plotting and adaptability reflect upon his intelligence?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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