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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Baring-Gould tells Russell about a case of fraud in which the moor was "salted" with what metal?
(a) Silver
(b) Iron
(c) Tin
(d) Copper

2. What is the nickname given to Russell by the people of hte moor?
(a) Znoop Russell
(b) Zherlock Mary
(c) Mrs. Znoop Zherlock
(d) Znoop Mary

3. What is the snack young Samuel stops to eat on his way home from his aunt's house?
(a) Peanut butter
(b) Bread and cheese
(c) Scones
(d) Roast beef

4. What day of the week does Samuel see the hound?
(a) Wednesday
(b) Monday
(c) Friday
(d) Saturday

5. What is Holmes' objective with regard to Ketteridge's means of conveyance?
(a) He plans to find it and set a trap
(b) He sends Russell to look for it
(c) He plans to disable it
(d) He plans to look it over so he can testify about it in court

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the first song the singing moor men perform?

2. Where is Wheal Betsy located?

3. What is Russell thinking of when she's thrown from her horse and begins to cry?

4. What does Holmes say was Ketteridge's fate?

5. What does Mrs. Elliott provide for Russell to drink when she returns to the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Russell get a group of men to sing the song about Lady Howard's coach?

2. What does Holmes learn about Pethering's true identity and how does he learn it?

3. Describe the Russell's meeting with Miss Baskerville.

4. What does Holmes say he believe to be the purpose of the pipes he found buried near the old tin works?

5. What is the "gold story" Russell reads about in Baring-Gould's book in his chapter about Okehampton?

6. What does Ketteridge say about his ability to keep his cook and what is Russell's response?

7. What are some of the clues Holmes and Russell find that lead them to the conclusion that Scheimann and Ketteridge are involved?

8. What are some of the things Holmes and Russell discover at Pethering's apartment?

9. What is the story Ketteridge tells about being caught in a snow slide?

10. Describe the moment in which Russell's attitude about the moor changes?

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