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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Baring-Gould say he's been on the moor?
(a) Forty years
(b) Ninety years
(c) Seventy years
(d) Fourteen years

2. What was the sound the young courting couple said they heard from the beast that was with Lady Howard's coach?
(a) A whine
(b) A moan
(c) A rattle
(d) A bark

3. What happens that makes it difficult for Holmes to be sure they're on the exact spot where Lady Howard's coach was seen?
(a) The rain distorts the X Baring-Gould made on the map
(b) The map is vague
(c) The map has been destroyed by the rain
(d) They burned the map the previous night to start a fire

4. According to the legend, when will Lady Howard be free to rest?
(a) After she's collected a number of souls
(b) Never
(c) After the hound has plucked every blade of grass
(d) After the moor is completely devoid of people

5. What does David Schiemann say the hound is searching for?
(a) His mistress
(b) His mate
(c) A soul
(d) His master

6. How many children does Baring-Gould say he has?
(a) Five
(b) Fifteen
(c) None
(d) Eight

7. What does Holmes say the military have learned about "the next war?"
(a) That it will begin shortly
(b) That it will be won by technology
(c) That the main enemy will be Germany
(d) That the main enemy will not be Germany

8. What is the name of Baring-Gould's wife who is buried in the churchyard?
(a) Genevieve
(b) Grace
(c) Ginger
(d) Gertrude

9. How long does Russell say it's been since she's seen Holmes?
(a) Almost a week
(b) Three days
(c) Two months
(d) Three weeks

10. What does Russell have to drink upon her arrival at Ketteridge's house?
(a) Wine
(b) Sherry
(c) Champagne
(d) Coffee

11. Where does Holmes drop his hat and gloves?
(a) On a table
(b) On the bed
(c) On the sofa
(d) In a chair

12. What does Russell say this herd of animals looks like?
(a) Old men
(b) Sleepy giants
(c) Prehistoric creatures
(d) Wild children

13. What do Holmes and Russell have to eat when they stop at the public house in chapter three?
(a) Turtle soup and boiled cabbage
(b) Leek soup and game pie
(c) Bread and cheese
(d) Sandwiches

14. Who is Henry Cleave waiting for when Holmes and Russell arrive at his house?
(a) His wife
(b) His girlfriend
(c) Josiah Gorton
(d) The doctor

15. Which of the following is a clue Holmes adds to Russell's list of sightings of Lady Howard's coach and the dog?
(a) The date the courting couple saw the dog
(b) The date the granny heard the dog scratching at the door
(c) The date the couple saw the coach from Gibbett Hill
(d) The date Josiah Gorton was killed

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the marker that had been originally erected to direct pilgims?

2. What is Holmes eating when Russell joins him in the Inn at Two Bridges in chapter six?

3. What is the secondary case Holmes is supposed to be working while he's in Dartmoor?

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

5. Who does Russell say joins her and Holmes for tea when they return to the manor?

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