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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 is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?

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

3. Who is the man that was killed on the moor?

4. In his gratitude for Sir Henry's decision about Selden, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry and Watson?

5. What does Mrs. Barrymore confess?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the hound and the men mistake Selden for Sir Henry?

3. Why did Barrymore not tell anyone about the burnt letter?

4. Why is Sir Henry upset with Watson and Holmes?

5. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

6. According to Mrs. Barrymore, how did Selden become the man he is?

7. How did Stapleton deceive Mrs. Lyons?

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

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

10. Why does Watson refer to Mr. Frankland as much needed "comic relief?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Holmes piece together Stapleton's plot? Discuss each of his steps and discoveries thoroughly, as well as his method.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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