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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Russell smell when she wakes after a night of drinking with the locals?
(a) Cider
(b) Wet wool
(c) Bacon
(d) Tea

2. What is the herd of animals Holmes and Russell meet on the way to Mary Tavy?
(a) Goats
(b) Sheep
(c) Ponies
(d) Cattle

3. What does the older lady at the farmhouse call Holmes?
(a) Master
(b) Mister
(c) Snoop Sherlock
(d) Sir

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

5. What is Holmes eating when Russell joins him in the Inn at Two Bridges in chapter six?
(a) Roast beef
(b) Scones and cream
(c) Partridge pie
(d) Leek soup

Short Answer Questions

1. What period of Baring-Gould's life does his second manuscript, "Further Reminiscences," cover?

2. What time do Holmes and Russell arrive back at Baring-Gould's house after the evening with Ketteridge?

3. According to Baring-Gould, what did the young courting couple claim to be doing when they sighted Lady Howard's coach?

4. What does Russell have to drink upon her arrival at Ketteridge's house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things Holmes learns in the inn on the night when Russell plays the tin whistle?

2. Why does a young man who relates Johnny Trelawny's sighting of the coach say Johnny left the moor and what does Russell believe to be the real reason Johnny left?

3. How does Holmes describe the people of the moor?

4. What is the legend of Lady Howard's coach?

5. What are some of the physical aspects of the moor that Holmes describes to Russell after Baring-Gould goes to bed?

6. List at least three of the events Holmes and Russell list as they compile clues about the case so far.

7. Describe Russell's state when she arrives at Lew House and the reactions of Holmes and Baring-Gould to her appearance and attitude.

8. Describe the first meeting between Holmes and Pethering?

9. As Holmes and Russell are making their way back to Lew Trenchard after their first foray onto the moor, how does Russell say about her physical state as compared to Holmes? Does she say this is typical?

10. What does Ketteridge say he does with his time and what does Russell realize this means about his fascination with Baskerville Hall?

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