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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. Where do Holmes, Watson, and Lestrade situate themselves?
(a) Outside of Baskerville Hall.
(b) Near Lew Trenchard.
(c) By the Grimpen Mire.
(d) Near Stapleton's house.

2. Why did Mrs. Lyons wish to meet with Sir Charles on the night of his death?
(a) She was hoping that he would propose to her.
(b) She was hoping that he would give his blessing to her divorce.
(c) She needed his help and he was going to be away to London for a long time.
(d) She wished to warn him.

3. Watson tells Sir Henry that the postmaster claims that the telegram was actually delivered to Mrs. Barrymore, and Barrymore himself was nowhere in sight. When Sir Henry questions his servant, what does Barrymore reveal to Sir Henry?
(a) Barrymore admits that he was the man in London.
(b) Barrymore admits that his wife answered the telegram in his stead.
(c) Barrymore admits that he has been walking the halls at night.
(d) Barrymore admits that he sent Sir Henry the warning letter.

4. When Holmes has Watson focus solely on the face in the portrait, what does Watson see?
(a) Barrymore looks exactly like Hugo.
(b) Frankland looks exactly like Hugo.
(c) Stapleton looks exactly like Hugo.
(d) Sir Charles and Hugo look identical.

5. While Sir Henry is inside Merripit House, what begins to happen that Holmes fears could disrupt their plan?
(a) It begins to rain.
(b) Lestrade begins to feel ill.
(c) A windstorm brews.
(d) The fog rolls in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barrymore tell Watson about the mysterious man on the moor?

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

3. While Sir Henry is being entertained in Merripit House, what do Holmes and Watson observe Stapleton doing?

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

5. What does Mrs. Barrymore confess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Laura Lyons need so much help?

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

3. What does Watson believe about the supernatural possibilities of the hound?

4. Why can Holmes not arrest Stapleton?

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

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

7. How did Stapleton deceive Mrs. Lyons?

8. Why does Laura Lyons live in Coombe Tracey?

9. What is suspicious of Barrymore's behavior?

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

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