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The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This novel is the third of the four crime novels written by the author featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialized in The Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely on Dartmoor in Devon in England’s West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his assistant, Dr. Watson, investigate the case.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
Unit Review Questions –
1. What is Holmes’ attitude about the case before Watson leaves London? Does he believe in the spectral hound? What motive does he consider most likely for the murder of Sir Charles?
2. In what ways does the setting of Baskerville Hall on the moor contribute to the mood of the novel?
3. Using examples from the story, describe how Sherlock Holmes uses his scientific method to solve the mystery.
4. List and explain at least the 3 clues that foreshadow the identity of the murderer and the ending of the novel.
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