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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 day are Russell and Holmes supposed to meet back at Lew House?

2. What kind of building is Wheal Betsy?

3. How does Baring-Gould arrive at the scene of Pethering's body?

4. What is Tiggy?

5. What is the subject of the first song the singing moor men perform?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story Ketteridge tells about being caught in a snow slide?

2. What does Russell say about the two speeds Red has and what she believes to be her options other than accepting this?

3. How is Russell greeted when she reaches Baskerville Hall and what is the conclusion she comes to?

4. What are some of the things Holmes and Russell discover at Pethering's apartment?

5. Describe the Russell's meeting with Miss Baskerville.

6. What does Ketteridge say about his ability to keep his cook and what is Russell's response?

7. Describe Ketteridge's mood when Russell goes downstairs after her bath and what does Russell note about his appearance?

8. Describe how and why Russell's attitude toward Baring-Gould has changed by this point in the book.

9. What is the story Elizabeth Chase tells about young Samuel?

10. What is the purpose of Ketteridge and Scheimann salting the moor with gold and what is the purpose of creating the illusion of Lady Howard's coach and the ghostly hound?

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

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 3

The majority of the action is set on the moor. Describe the setting. What is the significance of the setting? How does the setting contribute to the story?

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