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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Watson observe that Sir Henry has inherited from his ancestors?
(a) The cruelty.
(b) The temper.
(c) The intelligence.
(d) The godlessness.

2. In lieu of persuading Sir Henry to avoid Baskerville Hall, what does Holmes suggest?
(a) Holmes suggests that Sir Henry stay armed at all times.
(b) Holmes suggests that Dr. Mortimer act as bodyguard.
(c) Holmes suggests that he himself act as bodyguard.
(d) Holmes sends Watson with Sir Henry for protection.

3. How is Holmes able to deduce the size of Dr. Mortimer's dog?
(a) Holmes guesses.
(b) Holmes sees the scratch marks on the bottom of the staff.
(c) Holmes looks at the size and spacing of the teeth marks on the doctor's walking stick.
(d) Holmes sees marks of measurement on the walking stick.

4. What do Sir Henry, Dr. Mortimer, and Watson discover as they travel to the moor?
(a) One of Sir Henry's neighbors has moved out.
(b) A ghostly apparition has been appearing to people on the moor.
(c) Another man has been murdered by the hound.
(d) A dangerous convict has escaped.

5. According to Holmes, who must Watson focus on as suspects?
(a) The people in Coombe Tracy.
(b) Dr. Mortimer and his friends.
(c) Sir Henry's heirs.
(d) Sir Henry's servants and neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. Mortimer, why did no one else notice the strange marks near the body?

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

3. Why is Sir Henry saddened at the thought of losing the Barrymores?

4. What does the postmaster inadvertently reveal to Watson?

5. What does Dr. Mortimer read out loud to Watson and Holmes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Stapleton's theory about how Sir Charles died?

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

3. What is the relationship between Sir Charles and Dr. Mortimer?

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

5. Why does Watson now suspect Barrymore is the murderer?

6. Why is the reappearance of Sir Henry's brown boot a mystery?

7. What is significant about the fact that Mrs. Barrymore received the telegram instead of her husband?

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

9. What are Holmes's deductions of Dr. Mortimer from his walking-stick, and how did he arrive at them?

10. Why did Dr. Mortimer advise Sir Charles to go to London?

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