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How does the introduction of the manuscript from Charles Baskerville influence the tone of the story?
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It shifts the story from a modern investigation to a historical mystery
It introduces a gothic element and sets the stage for supernatural themes
It lightens the mood by introducing an element of fiction and fantasy
It removes any scientific rationality previously established in the story
What does the family legend in the manuscript reveal about Hugo Baskerville?
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He was a hero who saved a young woman from danger
He was a respected leader in his community
He was falsely accused of a crime he did not commit
He kidnapped and intended to harm a young woman
In the manuscript from Charles Baskerville, what does Hugo Baskerville do to catch the young woman before she makes it back to town?
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He makes a deal with the devil
He sends a raven to attack her
He sends a giant hellhound to attack her
None of the above
Why does the supposed curse on the Baskerville family seem especially illogical?
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Hugo and the devil did not actually make a pact
Supernatural stories are inherently questionable
Hugo and the devil both fulfilled their parts of the bargain
The devil typically does not pursue vendettas across generations
How does the contrast between the manuscript and the newspaper article affect the story's atmosphere?
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It highlights the transition from a traditional to a modern setting in the narrative
It suggests that careful analysis of supernatural elements can yield nearly scientific results
It undermines the idea that anyone except for Mortimer can be trusted in this scene
It juxtaposes the supernatural elements of the Baskerville lore with Holmes's hyper-rational world
Who does the novel seem to want readers to be suspicious of at this point in the narrative?
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Mortimer
Charles Baskerville himself
Watson
Holmes
What was the official cause of Sir Charles Baskerville's death according to the newspaper?
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Murder by an unknown assailant
Natural causes due to cardiac exhaustion
An accident on the moors
A supernatural attack by the Baskerville hound
Why is it significant that Mortimer was the one to discover the hound's footprints?
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It confirms Mortimer's innocence in the matter
It proves the supernatural nature of the death
It shows Mortimer's keen observational skills and sharp inductive reasoning
It gives Mortimer the chance to potentially manipulate the evidence
