Jack Stapleton
Why did Jack Stapleton flee to England?
He had embezzled public money in South America.
Why did Laura Lyons not tell anyone about Jack Stapleton's involvement in Charles' death?
She loves Jack and is afraid of the repercussions (Jack warned her she might get into trouble if she told anyone).
Where did Jack Stapleton keep the hound hidden?
Grimpen Mire
How did Selden die?
Mr. Barrymore had received a box of clothes from Sir Henry. He gave these clothes to Selden.
The hound had been trained to chase Sir Henry's smell, leading it to run after Selden, who got so scared he ran off a cliff.
What happened to Jack Stapleton at the end of the book?
Unknown - Holmes and Watson chased him to the dangerous Grimpen Mire and saw his footprints suddenly end. They assumed he had been swallowed by the Grimpen Mire and is presumed dead.
Why did Beryl not tell anyone her husband was the murderer of Sir Charles?
She was both afraid of her husband, but also loved him dearly and didn't want to see him to go prison.
What county is Baskerville Hall located in?
Devonshire
How did Sherlock figure out that Beryl might have sent the letter to warn Sir Henry?
The letter with newspaper cutouts smelled like a lady's perfume.
How is Stapleton related to Sir Henry Baskerville?
He is his cousin.
Charles had a brother, Rodger Baskerville who went to South America and was presumed to have died childless. "Jack" is "Roger jr.; the son of Rodger Baskerville.
What happens at the end between Beryl and Sir Henry?
Nothing.
Sir Henry really loved Beryl, so after finding out the truth (marriage, plot to kill him), felt hurt and decided he can't trust her.
Which natural phenomenon hindered Watson and Sherlock while they were trying to follow and protect Sir Henry from Jack Stapleton and the hound?
(dense) fog.
Who took care of the hound while the Stapletons were in London?
Anthony/Antonio - a man servant that was with the Stapletons in the school and came with them to Merripit Hall. Sherlock saw this man cross the moor quite a few times.
Why does Stapleton pretend his wife is his sister?
(2 reasons)
He pretends to be single in order to:
1) seduce Laura Lyons so she will write to Sir Charles to meet her at night
2) convince Sir Henry Beryl is single - giving him the opportunity to get closer to Henry.
Who is Lestrade?
He is the Scotland Yard detective Sherlock Holmes asks to come over to make the arrest.
(Sherlock is not a police officer and can't make a formal arrest)
Where did Watson and Holmes kill the Hound?
In the moor not too far from Merripit House.
Why is Sir Henry encouraged to walk home alone in chapter 14?
So Watson and Holmes can catch Jack Stapleton red handed while he is trying to kill Sir Henry. The other evidence they have is circumstantial.
Which 3 suspicious elements about Jack Stapleton did Holmes discover?
1. His sister is actually his wife (Beryl Garcia)
2. He had fled South America with debts and established a school up north which failed.
3. He resembles Hugo Baskerville (cf. portrait).
How does Sherlock manage to stay hidden AND stay up to date on everything happening?
Cartwright came with him to Devonshire. Disguised as a country boy, he acted as Sherlock's eyes and ears.
He provided Sherlock Holmes with food, clothes, news and Watson's updates.
Where do Henry and Mortimer go on a vacation?
It was not mentioned in the book
Explain Sir Charles' death and the paw print next to his body.
The Hound was covered in phosporous, making it glow - even in the dark. Sir Charles had a weak heart, so he literally got "scared to death".
The hound chased Sir Charles but only ran on the grass, leaving no paw prints as it ran. It stopped next to the body of Sir Charles, but left a paw print there before running back.