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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 makes Holmes believe they're close to a farmhouse when they're caught in the thick fog?
2. What do Holmes and Russell have to drink when they stop at the public house in chapter three?
3. How does Holmes propose to find the names of the couple who'd seen the coach from Gibbett Hill?
4. How long does Baring-Gould say he's been on the moor?
5. What is the name of Baring-Gould's wife who is buried in the churchyard?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Holmes and Russell talk about while they eat their lunch at the shepherds hut and why is the conversation humorous?
2. What does Holmes say about Baring-Gould's attitudes toward superstition and why does this make Russell question the foundation of their friendship?
3. What are some of the details Cleave offers up about Josiah Gorton and about their last conversation?
4. What are some of the sounds reported by those who sighted the coach and hound, according to Baring-Gould?
5. How does Russell know Holmes is not happy about the evening at Ketteridge's house and what does Holmes say is the source of that irritation?
6. Briefly describe the church Russell finds on the property.
7. Who was Josiah Gorton and why is his death important to 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 is the substance of the second telegram Russell receives? What's the significance of that telegram with regard to the relationship between Russell and Holmes?
10. Who is the first to call Holmes by his nickname and how did the nickname come to be commonly used on the moor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the scheme hatched by Scheimann and Ketteridge including those subtleties that are not immediately evident. How do historical references to the novel, "The Hounds of Baskerville" play into the scheme?
Essay Topic 3
The story is presented as non-fiction written by Mary Russell. Why does the author choose this method of presentation. Is it effective? Why or why not?
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