The Hound of the Baskervilles
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Themes
All Themes
The Power of Reason
Strong Women
Natural vs. Supernatural
Criminal Nature vs. Criminal Nurture
The Superiority of Urban Life
Quotes
Characters
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Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John Watson
Sir Henry Baskerville
Dr. James Mortimer
Mr. and Mrs. Barrymore
Jack Stapleton
Laura Lyons
Selden
Beryl Stapleton
Sir Charles Baskerville
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The Walking Stick
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What does Holmes inquire about to better understand the context of the footprints?
1 of 6
The behavior of Sir Charles before his death
The number and type of dogs typically on the moor
The weather conditions on the night of Sir Charles's death
The distance between the footprints and Baskerville Hall
How does Mortimer's stance on the supernatural aspects of the case surprise Holmes?
2 of 6
Mortimer is usually skeptical and dismisses such claims
Mortimer is known for his deep religious convictions
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
What point does Holmes make about the physical evidence left by the supposed supernatural hound?
3 of 6
It proves that the hound is less intelligent than Mortimer is assuming
The footprints confirm the supernatural nature of the hound
The evidence was likely fabricated to mislead the investigation
It is unusual for a supernatural entity to leave physical traces like footprints
What is Mortimer's request of Holmes?
4 of 6
To investigate the death of Sir Charles Baskerville
To prove the existence of the supernatural hound
To protect Sir Henry Baskerville upon his arrival
To discredit the legend of the Baskerville hound
What does the recurring decision of the Baskervilles to return to the Hall despite the dangers suggest?
5 of 6
A lack of awareness about the family curse
The strong pull of familial legacy over rational decision-making
Financial motivations outweigh personal safety
The family's disbelief in the curse
What conclusion does Holmes reach about Sir Charles's presence on the moor at night?
6 of 6
He was lured there by the promise of treasure
He accidentally wandered onto the moor while lost
He went there intentionally to meet someone
He was chasing after the spectral hound
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