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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. What had Stapleton falsely promised Mrs. Lyons?

2. Where does Stapleton take Sir Henry and Watson in Chapter 8?

3. After hearing a man scream on the moor, what do Watson and Holmes hear next?

4. Why did Holmes lie about being in London to Watson?

5. Who approaches Watson and Holmes after the discovery of the body on the moor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Laura Lyons live in Coombe Tracey?

3. Why does Frankland file so many lawsuits?

4. Why is Sir Henry upset with Watson and Holmes?

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

6. What are Watson's fanciful impressions of the moor in his letter to Holmes?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the similarities between Selden and the hound. Pay particular attention to how each one is treated by the affected parties and how the two of them are described, citing specific examples from the text. Ultimately, what is the purpose of making these two characters so similar in nature?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Laura Lyons, Mrs. Stapleton, and Mrs. Barrymore all have contentious relationships with men in their lives (Stapleton and Selden, respectively). Discuss their relationships and how they reflect upon their characters. Additionally, discuss whether the author is making a statement about the dependability of these women or how they are dependent upon the men.

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