Characters & Setting
Plot & Events
the Curse
Vocabulary
Comprehension check
100
Who is Sherlock Holmes ?

a famous detective

100

What does Holmes warn them not to do ?

He says : « Do not go on the moor at night. »

100

What did Sir Hugo say when the girl escaped ?

He said he would give his soul to the Powers of Evil. 

100

What is a « curse » ?

a bad magic or malediction

100

Who died of fear and fatigue ?

the girl 

200

Who is Dr Watson ?

Sherlock Holmes’s friend and assistant

200

Why are they going to Baskerville Hall ?

to investigate Sir Charles Baskerville’s death

200

What did Sir Hugo use to chase her ?

He released his dogs.

200

What is « ivy » ?

a climbing plant on walls

200

Who was found dead next to a giant black dog ?

Sir Hugo Baskerville

300

Who is Sir Henrys Baskerville ?

the heir of Baskerville Hall

300

Who is Sir Hugo Baskerville ?

He was a terrible man from the past.

300

Who saw something terriffying on the moor ?

a frightened shepherd 

300

What is a « hound » ?

a type of hunting dog

300

What has haunted the Baskerville family ever since ?

the Hound

400

Where are Watson and Sir Henry going ?

to Baskerville Hall

400

What did Sir Hugo do to the girl ?

He kidnapped her and locked her in a room.

400

What did the shepherd see ?

a monstrous beast, a hound of hell

400

What is a « moor » ?

a large, empty, wild land

400
Did Holmes go with them to Baskerville Hall ?

No, he stayed behind. 

500

What kind of place is the moor ?

a wild, dangerous land

500

How did the girl escape ?

She climbed down the ivy on the wall.

500

What happened to Sir Hugo ?

The beast killed him and ripped out his throat. 

500

What does « soul » mean ?

It means « âme » in French. 

500

What is the mystery in the story ?

a hound that kills members of the Baskerville family