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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the telegram from Holmes indicate that Russell is supposed to bring with her to Devonshire?
(a) A compass
(b) A copy of "The Hounds of Baskerville"
(c) Paper and pens to record their activities
(d) Boots for walking the moor

2. What is Jacob Drew's occupation?
(a) He's a cook
(b) He's a mechanic
(c) He owns a bar
(d) He's a bartender

3. Where does Baring-Gould say he's heard the song about the ghostly carriage?
(a) His childhood nurse
(b) He made it up
(c) The young couple
(d) His mother

4. What does Russell note about Mr. Ketteridge's hand?
(a) That it's calloused
(b) That he's missing the tip of one finger
(c) That he's wearing several pieces of expensive jewelry
(d) That it's very cold and soft

5. How does Holmes propose to find the names of the couple who'd seen the coach from Gibbett Hill?
(a) He'll ask at the train station
(b) He'll ask at a farm in the area
(c) Check with guest registries from the local inns
(d) He'll call the police

Short Answer Questions

1. What does David Schiemann say the hound is searching for?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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