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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 asking questions about Frankland's daughter, how does Watson distract Dr. Mortimer from asking any questions?

2. What assures Watson that the hound is mortal?

3. What is Mr. Frankland's favorite pastime?

4. While Sir Henry is inside Merripit House, what begins to happen that Holmes fears could disrupt their plan?

5. What false theory does Watson give Stapleton about how the man died?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Laura Lyons need so much help?

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Stapleton appear to oppose a match between his sister and Sir Henry?

8. Why does Frankland file so many lawsuits?

9. What is the arrangement between Selden and the Barrymores, and how did it come to be?

10. What are Watson's impressions of the stone hut?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Consider Holmes as a person. What about him is similar to the criminals he chases? What is different? With these elements in mind, argue that the only thing separating Holmes from being a criminal himself is his morals. Be sure to cite specific examples from the novel.

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