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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. According to Mrs. Lyons, what did she do the night she was to meet with Sir Charles?

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

3. While searching for Selden on the moor, what frightens both Sir Henry and Watson?

4. In what matter is everyone in Baskerville Hall on the wrong side of the law?

5. What instructions does Holmes give Cartwright?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Stapleton deceive Mrs. Lyons?

3. What does Mrs. Stapleton reveal about her husband?

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

5. Why can Holmes not arrest Stapleton?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Frankland file so many lawsuits?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following themes to write about. Cite specific examples from the book and discuss how the theme affects the overall plot.

1) Reality versus legend.

2) Good versus evil.

3) Nature versus nurture.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss, from the very beginning, the extent of Stapleton's plot. How was he planning on murdering Sir Charles and, later, Sir Henry? By what means? For what? How does his plotting and adaptability reflect upon his intelligence?

Essay Topic 3

Explain deduction. How is it used by the characters in the novel? Why is it so necessary for Holmes to see only the facts and to never actually theorize? Is this a realistic approach to unraveling mysteries? Why or why not? Cite specific examples from the text to back up your arguments.

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