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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 does Holmes say was found on the ground near Josiah Gorton's body?

2. How much higher does Holmes say Dartmoor is than their current position?

3. What is it in one of the rooms that reminds Russell of Moroccan architecture?

4. What is at the top of Gibbett Hill?

5. What does the telegram from Holmes indicate that Russell is supposed to bring with her to Devonshire?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first meeting between Holmes and Pethering?

2. What are some of the details Cleave offers up about Josiah Gorton and about their last conversation?

3. Who was Josiah Gorton and why is his death important to Baring-Gould?

4. What are the tors and how are they named?

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. 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?

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

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

9. What are some of the details David Sheimann tells about the true curse of the Baskervilles?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Elliott is the cook for Baring-Gould but she is also fiercely protective of him. Describe actions on her part that indicate her protectiveness. What kind of person is she? What can be learned about her character from the scenes in which she appears? How important is her character?

Essay Topic 2

What are the backgrounds of Scheimann and Ketteridge? What do they present themselves as? What are their fates?

Essay Topic 3

Russell and Holmes discover that Ketteridge and Scheimann are "salting" the hills with gold. How do Holmes and Russell individually come to the same conclusion? What is the meaning of this word "salting" in this context? How is it done? Why is it being done?

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