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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Baring-Gould and Holmes doing when Russell arrives downstairs in chapter three?
(a) Looking at a map
(b) They're outside, listening
(c) Eating
(d) Drinking coffee

2. What does Russell say this herd of animals looks like?
(a) Wild children
(b) Old men
(c) Sleepy giants
(d) Prehistoric creatures

3. According to the legend, when will Lady Howard be free to rest?
(a) After she's collected a number of souls
(b) Never
(c) After the hound has plucked every blade of grass
(d) After the moor is completely devoid of people

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

5. Who is Henry Cleave waiting for when Holmes and Russell arrive at his house?
(a) His girlfriend
(b) The doctor
(c) Josiah Gorton
(d) His wife

6. What is the first thing Holmes does when he and Russell go inside the Drake farmhouse?
(a) Asks if Drake killed Josiah Gorton
(b) They don't go inside
(c) Puts wood on the smouldering fire
(d) Asks for tea

7. What is the scene on the picture Russell stops to consider?
(a) A cabin
(b) A beautiful woman
(c) A stream
(d) A fox hunt

8. Why does Baring-Gould say he'll write a letter in favor of Pethering's claims?
(a) He has a child and wife to feed
(b) He needs the letter to advance his studies
(c) He's probably right
(d) He's scared Baring-Gould with his threats

9. What does Russell say the conversation revolves around as she's leaving the room?
(a) Lady Howard's coach
(b) Josiah Gorton's death
(c) The various stories of the hound
(d) Cricket

10. What does Holmes give Westaway before leaving him?
(a) A phone number so he can call if he sees the hound again
(b) A coin and some advice about women
(c) Informaiton about how to disprove the legend of the hound
(d) A pat on the shoulder

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

12. What is it in one of the rooms that reminds Russell of Moroccan architecture?
(a) Silk furniture in brilliant colors
(b) Pillows on a couch
(c) An ornamental fire pit
(d) Plants

13. What is the talent Holmes says Russell has kept hidden from him?
(a) The ability to dance an Irish jib
(b) The ability to sing traditional ballads
(c) The ability to play the tin whistle
(d) The ability to drink the locals under the table

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the marker that had been originally erected to direct pilgims?

2. What is the farmer doing when Holmes and Russell reach the farmhouse after being caught in the fog?

3. What does Holmes say the military have learned about "the next war?"

4. How many children does Baring-Gould say he has?

5. How long does Russell say it's been since she's seen Holmes?

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