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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Holmes not use when he's explaining Baring-Gould's identity to Russell upon their first meeting?
(a) Historian
(b) friend
(c) Godfather
(d) Theologian

3. What time do Holmes and Russell arrive back at Baring-Gould's house after the evening with Ketteridge?
(a) After midnight
(b) After ten in the evening
(c) After nine in the evening
(d) After two in the morning

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

5. What does Russell note about Mr. Ketteridge's hand?
(a) That it's very cold and soft
(b) That he's wearing several pieces of expensive jewelry
(c) That he's missing the tip of one finger
(d) That it's calloused

6. What does the telegram from Holmes indicate that Russell is supposed to bring with her to Devonshire?
(a) A copy of "The Hounds of Baskerville"
(b) Boots for walking the moor
(c) A compass
(d) Paper and pens to record their activities

7. What does Holmes say was found on the ground near Josiah Gorton's body?
(a) Footprints of a large dog
(b) A bloody knife
(c) Gold nuggets
(d) A note

8. In chapter five, what does Russell say is the most extraordinary thing they've seen all day?
(a) A car
(b) The clear sky
(c) A one-eyed dog
(d) A tree

9. Where is the cat asleep in the early part of chapter nine?
(a) On Baring-Gould's armchair
(b) In front of the fire
(c) On the foot of Russell's bed
(d) On the porch

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

11. Where does the barman say Pethering has gone?
(a) Out on the moor
(b) To Baskerville Hall
(c) In search of gold
(d) To Baring-Gould's house

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

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

14. 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 map has been destroyed by the rain
(b) The map is vague
(c) The rain distorts the X Baring-Gould made on the map
(d) They burned the map the previous night to start a fire

15. What color is the umbrella Holmes provides for Russell as they're leaving for Ketteridge's house?
(a) Yellow
(b) Blue
(c) Green
(d) Black

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Russell say she's reminded of when she looks at the height of Dartmoor?

2. Why does Baring-Gould say he'll write a letter in favor of Pethering's claims?

3. What does Russell say she did during her train ride to the moor?

4. Which of the following is a clue Holmes adds to Russell's list of sightings of Lady Howard's coach and the dog?

5. What does Russell find on her dinner tray after her bath?

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