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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 learning that Mrs. Barrymore answered the telegram for her husband, what does Watson observe about the lady?

2. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?

3. In what matter is everyone in Baskerville Hall on the wrong side of the law?

4. In his correspondence with Holmes, what happens the previous night that rouses Watson's suspicion?

5. Because of the convict and out of concern for the Stapletons, what did Sir Henry offer to them, which Stapleton turned down?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Stapleton give for his objection to Sir Henry courting his sister?

2. Why was Holmes able to recognize Stapleton's features in Hugo Baskerville?

3. Why did Laura Lyons need so much help?

4. What is significant about the discovery of Sir Henry's boot in Grimpen Mire?

5. What contributes to the dark mood around Baskerville Hall at the beginning of Chapter 10?

6. Why can Holmes not arrest Stapleton?

7. What are Holmes's instructions to Cartwright and why is it significant?

8. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

9. Why is Watson hurt about Holmes's deception?

10. Why does Frankland file so many lawsuits?

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

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.

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