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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Russell learn that Lew House is two miles north of the station?
(a) There's a man waiting to escort her
(b) Shes seen it on her map
(c) A note left by Holmes
(d) The porter tells her

2. How long does it take Holmes and Russell to reach Lydford?
(a) Three hours
(b) An hour
(c) All afternoon
(d) All day

3. According to Baring-Gould, what did the young courting couple claim to be doing when they sighted Lady Howard's coach?
(a) Walking along a path
(b) Lying beside a wall
(c) Sitting in the loft of a barn
(d) Sitting on top of a wall

4. What time of day is Lady Howard supposed to be seen?
(a) After midnight
(b) Just before sunset
(c) Just before dawn
(d) Just after sunset

5. Where does Baring-Gould say he's heard the song about the ghostly carriage?
(a) His mother
(b) His childhood nurse
(c) He made it up
(d) The young couple

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Holmes propose to find the names of the couple who'd seen the coach from Gibbett Hill?

2. Why does Russell say she has to walk hunched over in the rain?

3. Where do Holmes and Russell go after their meal at the Inn at Two Bridges?

4. According to the legend, when will Lady Howard be free to rest?

5. What does Russell believe to be in the vial Holmes finds in Joshiah Gorton's cache the morning after they camp in the cave?

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