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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is served for the meal soon after Russell's arrival?
(a) Custard pie and steak
(b) Fish, rabbit and soup
(c) Turtle soup and greens
(d) Kidney pie and pudding

2. How does Russell learn that Lew House is two miles north of the station?
(a) The porter tells her
(b) Shes seen it on her map
(c) A note left by Holmes
(d) There's a man waiting to escort her

3. What else does Holmes say he found in Josiah Gortons cache?
(a) Tin and tools
(b) Cooking utensils and bedding
(c) Maps and a diary
(d) Money and food

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

5. What was the sound the young courting couple said they heard from the beast that was with Lady Howard's coach?
(a) A moan
(b) A rattle
(c) A whine
(d) A bark

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the original purpose of the pit near Baring-Gould's house?

2. What is the talent Holmes says Russell has kept hidden from him?

3. According to the legend, when will Lady Howard be free to rest?

4. What does Russell say the conversation revolves around as she's leaving the room?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the mystery Baring-Gould has asked Holmes and Russell to solve?

3. How do Russell and Holmes find the shelter where they eat their lunch during the first trek onto the moor?

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 is the legend of Lady Howard's coach?

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

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

9. What do Holmes and Russell talk about while they eat their lunch at the shepherds hut and why is the conversation humorous?

10. What does Ketteridge say he does with his time and what does Russell realize this means about his fascination with Baskerville Hall?

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