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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the original purpose of the pit near Baring-Gould's house?
(a) A quarry
(b) Garbage disposal
(c) Water for the region
(d) A tin mine

3. What does Holmes have for food when he and Russell camp in the cave?
(a) Bread and cheese
(b) Nothing
(c) Cake and water
(d) Sandwiches and boiled eggs

4. What is it that gets spilled on Russell during dinner?
(a) Wine
(b) Soup
(c) Gravy
(d) Coffee

5. What do Holmes and Russell have to drink when they stop at the public house in chapter three?
(a) Wine
(b) Lemonade
(c) Beer
(d) Water

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that makes it difficult for Holmes to be sure they're on the exact spot where Lady Howard's coach was seen?

2. What does Schiemann say caused his outburst earlier in the evening?

3. Who is Henry Cleave waiting for when Holmes and Russell arrive at his house?

4. What was the sound the young courting couple said they heard from the beast that was with Lady Howard's coach?

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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