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WorksheetsHound Test Review
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
At the beginning of Chapter 1, where are Holmes and Watson?
Baskerville Estates
The home/office of Sherlock Holmes
The Grimpen Mire
The London Headquarters
How does one determine the year the novel takes place?
1889 - Mortimer mentions the year
1885 - The walking stick plus 2 years
1889 - The walking stick plus 5 years
1885 - It is mentioned at the beginning of the chapter
Why does Holmes call Mortimer unambitious?
He abandoned a thriving practice
Tesimonials of people who love him
He left his walking stick
He works in the country
What does Holmes observe about Mortimer's forefinger?
He owned a curly haired spainel
He smokes cigars
He rolls his own cigarettes
He has a cut
What was the backhanded compliment that Holmes gave to Watson?
He called him a light bulb
He called him a conductor of light
He said he was electric
He said he was luminous
How would you describe the relationship between Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes
Employee and employer relationship
Long time friendship but Holmes tends to have a somewhat patronizing edge to it
The act like co-workers who are equals
The have a father and son type of relationship
What literary device is used here? "..there emerges a young fellow under thirty, amiable, unambitious, absent-minded.."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Direct Characterization
What literary device is used here? "He was a very tall, thin man, with a nose like a beak, which shot out..."
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Direct Characterization
What literary device is used here? "...a picker-up of shells on the shores of the great unknown ocean."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Direct Characterization
What literary device is used here? "Dr. Mortimer is a successful elderly medical man, well-esteemed.."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Direct Characterization
What literary device is used here? "No mention of that local hunt, Watson," said Holmes, with a mischievous smile.
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
What literary device is used here? "No mention of that local hunt, Watson," said Holmes, with a mischievous smile.
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
What literary device is used here? "I had often been piqued by his indifference to my admiration."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization
What literary device is used here? "He had long, quivering fingers as agile and restless as the antennae of an insect."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Indirect Characterization
How does Holmes determine the date of the manuscript?
Mortimer tells Holmes the date
It was printed at the top of the page
By observing the Long and the Short "S"
He could tell by the color of the parchment
What is the relationship between Sir Charles Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer?
They are only acquaintances
He was consulted about the reconstruction of the estate
He met him at a social function
He is his friend and his doctor
What advice does Hugo give his sons in the manuscript Mortimer reads to Holmes?
Don't sell your soul to the devil
Don't go out on the moors at night
Beware of the evil hell hounds
Don't trust anyone
How is the original Hugo Baskerville described?
An upstanding citizen
Wild and cruel
Friendly and generous
Annoying and disliked
How was Sir Charles Baskerville described?
Generous and wealthy
Disliked by most
He said he was electric
He said he was luminous
What new evidence did Dr. Mortimer present?
There were duck footprints near the body.
Sir Charles was a diabetic
Sir Charles was depressed
There were hound footprints 20 yards from the body.
What literary device is used here? "..to his captive, and so found the cage empty and the bird escaped."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
How many people claim to see the hound?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following characters was NOT at 221 B Baker Street in Chapter 2?
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John Watson
Dr. James Mortimer
Sir Henry Baskerville
How long did Sir Charles wait at the moor-gate?
1-2 mintues
5-10 minutes
15-20 minutes
He didn't wait at the gate
Why does Sherlock think he was waiting at the gate?
He was waiting for dinner
He was waiting for someone or something
He was admiring the view
He was just getting some fresh air.
What warning is contained in the letter Henry receives when he arrives in London?
Stay away from London
Stay away from Baskerville Hall
Stay away from the moonlight
Stay away from the moor
"...a small, alert, dark-eyed man about thirty years of age, very sturdily built..."
Sir Henry - Indirect Characterization
Sir Henry - Direct Characterization
Sir Charles - Indirect Characterization
Sherlock Holmes - Direct Characterization
What does Holmes discover concerning the note Sir Henry receives?
The words were cut out using a knife.
The words were cut out of a magazine article.
The words were cut out of the Times newspaper.
The words were attached to the paper using tape.
Why do Holmes and Watson follow Dr. Mortimer and Sir Henry?
They think that Dr. Mortimer is planning to harm Sir Henry.
They suspect that Mortimer and Henry killed Sir Charles.
They want to help Henry find his lost boot.
The want to find out who is stalking Mortimer and Henry.
What do Holmes and Watson learn when they follow Dr. Mortimer and Sir Henry?
Dr. Mortimer stole Sir Henry's boot.
A cab driver is stalking Mortimer and Henry.
A bearded man in a cab is stalking Mortimer and Henry.
Nothing
What does Holmes want Cartwright to do?
Spy on Sir Henry.
Find the cab driver who was stalking Mortimer and Henry.
Search all the trashcans in the hotel for Henry's lost boot.
Search trashcans in the hotels for cut up scraps of newspaper.
Why is Sir Henry so angry at the beginning of chapter 5?
Someone returned his missing boot, but it's covered in mud.
Another one of his boots is missing.
He didn't sleep well the night before.
Because he finds out he is being stalked.
What do we learn about Barrymore and Mr. James Desmond?
They both have bushy black beards.
They both worked or the Baskerville family
They both hated Sir Charles
They are both mentioned in Sir Charles' will.
What is the real reason Holmes sends a telegram to Barrymore at Baskerville Hall?
To find out if everything is ready for Sir Henry's arrival.
To see how long it takes for the telegram to get there.
To find out whether Barrymore is at Baskerville Hall or not.
To warn Barrymore that someone is stalking Sir Henry.
What is the meaning of the following: "There go two of my threads, Watson" ?
2 of Holmes's leads or clues have been disproven.
2 of Holmes's leads or clues have been proven.
2 eyewitnesses Holmes needs to interview have just arrived.
2 of the suspects have alibis.
What is the third broken "thread"? ("Snap goes our third thread...")
Holmes wants to send Watson to Devonshire, but he refuses.
Holmes can't find the cab driver who drove the bearded man.
Holmes finds out nothing helpful from the cab driver.
Holmes realizes the bearded man wasn't really stalking Henry.
What literary device is used here? "The cab flew madly off down Regent Street."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Who goes to Devonshire?
Holmes and Sir Henry
Holmes, Watson and Sir Henry
Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer
Sir Henry, Dr. Mortimer and Watson
Which of these is NOT one of the suspects Holmes tells Watson to watch carefully?
Dr. Mortimer
Mr. Stapleton
Mr. Franklin
Mr. James Desmond
How does Sir Henry react when he sees the moor for the first time?
With pride and excitement
With fear
With sadness
With confusion and anger
Why are there soldiers guarding the roads around Devonshire?
They are looking for Sir Charles' murder.
They are protecting Sir Henry.
They are looking for a murder who escaped form prison.
They are looking for Sir Henry.
What wakes Watson from his sleep his first night at Baskerville Hall?
A strange light shining through the window.
The sound of a woman crying.
A tapping on his door.
The sound of children laughing.
"Watson, this time we have a foeman worthy of our steel" means...
We are up a creek without a paddle.
We have found a worthy opponent.
If Watson doesn't know what it means, how can I?
Get your revolver and bullets. We have a murderer to find.
Some of the suspects are directly revealed in Chapter 6. Which set is inaccurate?
Frankland, Stapleton and Mortimer
Stapleton, Stapleton's sister and two moorland farmers.
Groom at the half, two moorland farmers, and Mr. Frankland
Seldon the convict, Mr. Frankland, and the groom at the the hall.
Sir Henry was a teenager the last time he visited Baskerville Hall.
True
False
The subplot in this novel is
an escaped convict
Sir Charles' death
the 18th Century manuscript
Sherlock's forgery case
This cliffhanger at the end of chapter 6 rattles Watson's nerves.
The howling of a hound.
The braying of a donkey.
The sobbing of a woman.
The shrieking of a child.
In Chapter 7, Sir Henry and Watson's view of Baskerville Hall changes. What do they think now?
It's much more cheerful than expected.
It is much more sullen than expected.
It is much more grim than expected
It is much more melancholy than expected.
Why isn't there proof that Barrymore was not in Londan when the telegram was delivered?
The telegram was delivered to him.
The telegram was delivered to his wife.
He wasn't in town to receive the telegram.
The telegram was not delivered at all.
Where does Mr. Stapleton live?
Merry House
Market House
Merripit House
Mortimer House
Why did a "flush of vexation"cross Miss Stapleton's face?
She thought Watson was Sir Henry.
She thought Sherlock Holmes was on her property.
She didn't understand Watson's motives.
She was sure she saw a ghost.
What did Miss Stapleton say that made Watson stare at her in "stupid surprise"?
"Go back! Go straight back to London, instantly."
"...for God's sake, do what I ask you."
"Can you not tell when a warning is for your own good?"
"Hush...not a word of what I have said."
Who is the escaped criminal?
Barrymore
Seldon
Mortimer
Henry
What changes does Sir Henry plan for Baskerville Hall?
Fire the staff.
Install electric lighting.
Change the landscaping.
What does Sherlock tell Watson to keep with him at all times?
Note pad
His revolver
Lamps
His boots
This chapter is considered an "epistolary" one. What is the definition of epistolary?
Written as a narrative.
Written in the form of a letter.
Written in chronological order.
Written in the future.
What was Mr. Stapleton's previous job?
Doctor
Architect
School teacher
Landscaper
Why did Stapleton leave his previous job?
He was frightened of young children.
He was afraid the Hound would get him.
The school was closed because of an epidemic.
it wasn't challenging enough.
The moor is a great hiding place, but Watson writes Holmes that what other resource is lacking?
shelter
friendship
food
work
What interesting occurrence does Watson write Holmes has been happening on Devon Moor of late?
Four more convicts have escaped
The Barrymores have quit their jobs
Two more drowned in the mire
Henry is falling in love with Miss Stapleton
What type of activities does Mr. Frankland of Lafter Hall greatly enjoy?
fishing without success in the mire
suing neighbors and pursuing legal matters
collecting miniature carvings of British monarchs
running quickly through the moor
What does Watson see Barrymore do soon after he concludes that his wife is the sobbing woman?
stealing gold from a box in the library
signaling with a candle from a window on the second floor
kissing Miss Stapleton on the moor
starting a fire in Henry's room
Watson sees Sir Henry doing what after he walks off hurriedly upon the moor?
bringing food to a strange man
wooing Miss Stapleton on the moor
Joining Mr. Frankland for fishing
digging up something on the moor
What two approaches allow Watson and Henry to catch Barrymore in the act in the window?
stocking feet and Barrymore being hard of hearing
stocking feet and blindfolds
sleeping potion and Barrymore being hard of hearing
burning incense and blindfolds
What is unique about the window from which Barrymore is looking?
It is the closest to the kitchen.
It is the one window that has the nearest outlook on to the moor.
It is the one window that has a view of the garden.
It is the one window that is on the ground floor facing the stable.
Who is Barrymore signaling?
his cousin, the naturalist, Stapleton
his young lover, Miss Stapleton
his brother-in-law, Seldon, the criminal
Dr. Mortimer, the scientist, on a night dig
How does Stapleton explain the strange, eerie sound on the moor as they chase the criminal?
the cry of a strange bird
the wail of drowning livestock
a pack of starving foxes
What does Watson see high on a granite tor after the give up chasing the criminal on the moor?
Beryl Stapleton, her long hair blowing in the wind
a tall thin man, his arms folded
Mr. & Mrs. Barrymore carrying baskets of food
Dr. Mortimer on his secret night dig
Who is Laura Lyons in relation to Sir Frankland?
His wife
His daughter
His Sister
His niece
What initials did Laura Lyons leave on her note?
L.L.
L. Lyons
Laura L.
None of the above
Why is Mr. Frankland so happy when he invites Watson for a drink?
He has won two legal cases.
His son has disowned him.
He has been appointed magistrate.
The convict has been captured.
During his Coombe Tracey interview with "L.L." Watson learns what?
that the person is adopted
that the planned meeting never took place
that the person owns a hound
that the person is Canadian
Why is Mr. Frankland so happy when he invites Watson for a drink?
He has won two legal cases.
His son has disowned him.
He has been appointed magistrate.
The convict has been captured.
How has Frankland discovered the source of food for the criminal hiding near Black Tor?
the Stapletons
his telescope
Barrymore
capturing the delivery boy
Whose death did Holmes and Watson witness on the moor?
Selden's death, he was attacked by the Hound of the Baskervilles, while wearing Sir Charles' clothes.
Mr. Frankland's death, while he was wearing Sir Henry's clothes
Laura Lyon's death, while walking home from Sir Henry's home.
Dr. Watson's death, while he was walking home from Sir Henry's home.
Miss Stapleton is Mr. Stapleton's wife, not sister.
True
False
It was interesting to Holmes that Stapleton looked exactly like the portrait of Hugo Baskerville.
True
False
Watson has informed Holmes that Stapleton was once the headmaster of a school in the North of England, which leads to Holmes to find out Stapleton's true identity.
True
False
As the dinner party comes to close what condition on the Moor makes Holmes fear for Sir Henry's safety and why?
Snow, it will be much too cold to hunt for the hound.
Rain, it will be much harder to track the hound.
Frost, it will become increasingly cold to stop the hound.
Fog, he won't be able to see to stop the hound.
What attacked Sir Henry?
A hound with phosphorus on its black face.
A person dressed as the grim reaper.
A horse that got stuck in the Grimpin Mire
A person hiding on the moor.
The hound was a combination of a mastiff and bloodhound and was very docile, friendly and somewhat afraid of people.
True
False
When Ms. Stapleton is found she is most concerned about Mr. Stapleton.
True
False
The hound's muzzle is outlined in phosphorus in order to give it a blue glow.
True
False
What did Sherlock decided was wrong with Sir Charles's footprints?
He was running, not tip toeing
He was tip toeing, not running
He had a bad limp
He only had one footprint
Why does Sherlock think he was waiting at the gate?
He was waiting for dinner
He was waiting for someone or something
He was admiring the view
He was just getting some fresh air.
Selden's death, he was attacked by the Hound of the Baskervilles, while wearing Sir Henry's clothes.
Mr. Frankland's death, while he was wearing Sir Henry's clothes
Laura Lyon's death, while walking home from Sir Henry's home.
Dr. Watson's death, while he was walking home from Sir Henry's home.
