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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 Ketteridge say was the most exciting moment of his life?

2. What is the injury the horse sustains on the way back to Lew Trenchard?

3. What color are the shoes is the child wearing when she directs Russell toward Elizabeth Chase's house?

4. What is Baring-Gould drinking when Russell joins him downstairs the morning after her return from Ketteridge's house in chapter fifteen?

5. In chapter eleven, Russell stays at Mary Tavy inn. What is it that a young man gives Russell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story Elizabeth Chase tells about young Samuel?

2. What are some of the clues Holmes and Russell find that lead them to the conclusion that Scheimann and Ketteridge are involved?

3. What does Russell say about the two speeds Red has and what she believes to be her options other than accepting this?

4. Describe the Russell's meeting with Miss Baskerville.

5. Describe Ketteridge's mood when Russell goes downstairs after her bath and what does Russell note about his appearance?

6. What is the "gold story" Russell reads about in Baring-Gould's book in his chapter about Okehampton?

7. What does Holmes say he believe to be the purpose of the pipes he found buried near the old tin works?

8. Describe the moment in which Russell's attitude about the moor changes?

9. Why does Ketteridge ask about Russell's knowledge of the sightings of the hounds and Lady Howard's coach? What does Russell respond?

10. How is Russell greeted when she reaches Baskerville Hall and what is the conclusion she comes to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The majority of the action is set on the moor. Describe the setting. What is the significance of the setting? How does the setting contribute to the story?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Holmes is considered a major character in this story. Describe Holmes as he is seen in this story. Is he presented in this story as you expected? Why or why not.

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