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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 kind of sandwich does Russell eat when she stops at the place where Tiggy was found?

2. What does Russell have to drink with the meal she has at Postbridge?

3. What is Schiemann's interest in Baskerville Hall?

4. How many stories of sightings of the coach does Russell hear during the day of questioning in chapter eleven?

5. How does Russell get word to Holmes that she's going to be late?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conversation between Russell and Ketteridge about the tors.

2. What is the story Elizabeth Chase tells about the hedgehog?

3. How does Russell find her way to Elizabeth Chase's house?

4. Briefly describe the conversation between Russell and the man who says that Elizabeth Chase wants to see her.

5. What does Baring-Gould say about his relationship to Holmes and what's Russell's reaction?

6. What does Russell do to express her appreciation of Elizabeth Chase's ability to be a good witness and what is Elizabeth's reaction to Russell's action?:

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

8. What are some of the clues Holmes and Russell find that lead them to the conclusion that Scheimann and Ketteridge are involved?

9. What does Holmes learn about Pethering's true identity and how does he learn it?

10. Describe the moment in which Russell's attitude about the moor changes?

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 How do historical references to the novel, "The Hounds of Baskerville" play into the scheme?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

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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