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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 Sir Henry plan to do to the yew bridge?

2. What does Holmes have Watson send up to him?

3. How does Hugo's captive escape?

4. What do Watson and Stapleton see at the bog-hole?

5. What would Dr. Mortimer like to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was wrong with Holmes's deductions of Dr. Mortimer?

2. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?

3. Why is Watson unable to sleep soundly on his first night at Baskerville Hall?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the moor an active character in this novel? What are characteristics of the moor? Is it just as important as Holmes or Stapleton? Why or why not? How would this story be altered if the setting were not as strange as Devonshire?

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

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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