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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thomas Westaway doing when Holmes and Russell arrive at his farm?

2. Who does Russell say joins her and Holmes for tea when they return to Baring-Gould's manor?

3. How long does Baring-Gould say he's been on the moor?

4. How many horses does Westaway say he actually saw?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the sounds reported by those who sighted the coach and hound, according to Baring-Gould?

2. Briefly describe the church Russell finds on the property.

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

4. What is Pethering's purpose for wanting to see Baring-Gould?

5. What is Cleave doing when Holmes and Russell arrive at his house and what does he ask of Holmes and Russell before taking them inside for tea?

6. Describe the first meeting between Holmes and Pethering?

7. What does Holmes search for when he reaches the spot Baring-Gould marked as the last place Lady Howard's coach has been seen and why does he fail to find it?

8. How does Russell know Holmes is not happy about the evening at Ketteridge's house and what does Holmes say is the source of that irritation?

9. Who is the first to call Holmes by his nickname and how did the nickname come to be commonly used on the moor?

10. What is the role of the hound in the legend of Lady Howard's coach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Russell's impressions of Baring-Gould? What seem to be his impressions of her? Why are the two at odds? What happens to change their relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Mary Russell. What kind of person is she? What are her traits? Is she a believable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Write a list of all the clues that help Holmes and Russell solve the mystery. Which are most important? Why?

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