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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. After meeting Sir Henry for the first time, what is Holmes's initial advice to him?

2. What does Holmes believe is the reason Sir Charles went out to the yew alley that night?

3. What sort of accent does Sir Henry possess?

4. What does Sir Henry receive the morning he meets Holmes?

5. How much is Sir Henry going to inherit from Sir Charles?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the point of sending a telegram to Barrymore?

9. What is the significance of the strange discovery by Sir Charles's body?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the three options to write about.

1) Holmes's recognition of Stapleton in the portrait.

2) The lineage of the Baskervilles.

3) The odd habits of the people on the moor.

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

Discuss the use of deception and identity concealment in this novel. Pay particular attention to who does this and why they do it, especially in regards to the overall plot.

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