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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rutledge find himself forced to shoot McLeod after he faced the firing squad?
(a) The firing squad failed to kill McLeod.
(b) The firing squad chickened out in killing McLeod.
(c) McLeod asked for Rutledge to fire the fatal shot.
(d) McLeod managed to escape the firing squad.

2. What causes Hickam's testimony to be confusing as Rutledge is finally able to interrogate him in Chapter 15?
(a) Drugs.
(b) References to the war.
(c) References to non-existent people.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Who arrives at Mallows while Rutledge is still in the company of Lettice Wood in Chapter 9?
(a) Dr. Warren.
(b) Sergeant Davies.
(c) Catherine Tarrant.
(d) Mark Wilton.

4. Who does Helena Sommers suggest might be the murderer in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone from Germany.
(b) Someone from London.
(c) Someone from Paris.
(d) Someone from Upper Streetham.

5. Who does Rutledge tell Lettice Wood he plans to arrest at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Mavers.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Hickam.
(d) Warren.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lettice Wood lie to her maid about her crying jag in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Rutledge continue to hesitate to arrest Wilton at the end of Chapter 16?

3. Why did a mob try to lynch Mavers in Chapter 5?

4. What does Lettice Wood accuse Rutledge of doing during their interview at the end of Chapter 16?

5. Who does Mavers ask to leave while speaking with Rutledge so that he might speak openly without fear of judgment?

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