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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 do Holmes and Russell have to eat when they stop at the public house in chapter three?
2. What does Holmes say was found on the ground near Josiah Gorton's body?
3. What is Jacob Drew's occupation?
4. Who is the saint to whom Brentor Church is dedicated?
5. Where did Josiah Gorton spend the afternoon before his death?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Holmes search for when he reaches the spot Baring-Gould marked as the last place Lady Howard's coach has been seen and why does he fail to find it?
2. What do Holmes and Russell talk about while they eat their lunch at the shepherds hut and why is the conversation humorous?
3. What are some of the details David Sheimann tells about the true curse of the Baskervilles?
4. What does Ketteridge say he does with his time and what does Russell realize this means about his fascination with Baskerville Hall?
5. Briefly describe the church Russell finds on the property.
6. What are some of the details Ketteridge reveals about his life prior to his arrival in Dartmoor?
7. 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?
8. Who was Josiah Gorton and why is his death important to Baring-Gould?
9. Describe the first meeting between Holmes and Pethering?
10. Describe Russell's state when she arrives at Lew House and the reactions of Holmes and Baring-Gould to her appearance and attitude.
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
While Russell is traveling the moor in search of clues, she learns that a woman wants to tell her about a hedgehog. What is Russell's reaction to that news? What is the significance of the hedgehog? What is the role of that clue in the story?
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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