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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. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles on the night of his death?

2. What is the deal Stapleton strikes with Sir Henry?

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

4. Who is the man on the moor?

5. What does Watson find in the stone hut that pertains to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Sir Henry walks out of Stapleton's house?

2. What does the hound look like?

3. What are Watson's impressions of the mysterious figure he sees on the tor?

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

5. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

6. What is Mrs. Lyons's relationship to Sir Charles?

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

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

9. How did Holmes survive all those weeks on the moor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Watson is initially hurt by Holmes's deception of living on the moor, despite Holmes's assurances that Watson's efforts have not been in vain. How do Watson's feelings on this matter reflect upon his character and his relationship with Holmes? How does Holmes's deception and his reaction to Watson discovering him reflect upon himself?

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