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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 Holmes believe is the reason Sir Charles went out to the yew alley that night?

2. What about the incident makes Dr. Mortimer most uneasy?

3. What newspaper does Holmes find the original newsprint from?

4. How does Holmes go about his search for the cut-up newspaper?

5. When Holmes and Watson arrive at the hotel, what does Sir Henry claim to have lost this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three leads turn out to be dead-ends for this case?

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

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

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

5. What is dangerous about the Grimpen Mire?

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

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

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

9. Why is Holmes disappointed in Dr. Mortimer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Laura Lyons, Mrs. Stapleton, and Mrs. Barrymore all have contentious relationships with men in their lives (Stapleton and Selden, respectively). Discuss their relationships and how they reflect upon their characters. Additionally, discuss whether the author is making a statement about the dependability of these women or how they are dependent upon the men.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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