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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Russell note about Mr. Ketteridge's accent?
(a) That there's a soft drawl, probably from Georgia
(b) That it seems American
(c) That he's decidedly English
(d) That she can't decide where he's from

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

5. What is the marker that had been originally erected to direct pilgims?
(a) An arrow
(b) A rock
(c) A cross
(d) A statue

6. What does Russell call Baring-Gould after their first meeting?
(a) A legend and scholar
(b) Her hero
(c) An old goat
(d) A pain

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

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

9. How much higher does Holmes say Dartmoor is than their current position?
(a) Two hundred feet
(b) A hundred feet
(c) Twelve hundred feet
(d) He doesn't say

10. What is at the top of Gibbett Hill?
(a) A herd of sheep
(b) A rock formation
(c) A skeleton
(d) A quarry

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

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

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

14. What are Baring-Gould and Holmes doing when Russell arrives downstairs in chapter three?
(a) Looking at a map
(b) Eating
(c) Drinking coffee
(d) They're outside, listening

15. What is served for the meal soon after Russell's arrival?
(a) Turtle soup and greens
(b) Custard pie and steak
(c) Fish, rabbit and soup
(d) Kidney pie and pudding

Short Answer Questions

1. How long have Holmes and Russell been on the moor when they return to Baring-Gould's house at the beginning of chapter seven?

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

3. What is the name given to the bizarre shaped rocks?

4. What does Holmes say happened to Sir Henry's two sons?

5. What is the talent Holmes says Russell has kept hidden from him?

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