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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 does Holmes say was found on the ground near Josiah Gorton's body?

2. What does Russell say she's reminded of when she looks at the height of Dartmoor?

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

4. Where does the barman say Pethering has gone?

5. What is it that gets spilled on Russell during dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the details David Sheimann tells about the true curse of the Baskervilles?

2. What is the nickname given to the bogs on the moor and why is the nickname appropriate?

3. Describe Russell's state when she arrives at Lew House and the reactions of Holmes and Baring-Gould to her appearance and attitude.

4. Who are the three people at Baring-Gould's house when Holmes and Russell return and what is Russell's opinion of them?

5. What is the role of the hound in the legend of Lady Howard's coach?

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

7. List at least three of the events Holmes and Russell list as they compile clues about the case so far.

8. What are some of the sounds reported by those who sighted the coach and hound, according to Baring-Gould?

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. How does Holmes describe the people of the moor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Lew Trenchard. At one point, Russell returns to Lew Trenchard from Baskerville Hall and critically compares the two structures. She says there's something "off" about Baskerville Hall. Write a comparison of the two, using Russell's impressions and details from the story.

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 How do historical references to the novel, "The Hounds of Baskerville" play into the scheme?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

How are Russell and Holmes related? Describe their relationship. Is their relationship traditional for the time and situation? Why or why not?

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