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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a mob try to lynch Mavers in Chapter 5?
(a) He insulted Colonel Harris.
(b) He insisted that Germans are our friends.
(c) He is simply annoying.
(d) He claimed Wilton killed the murder victim.

2. Who saves Mavers from the murderous mob in Chapter 5?
(a) Harris.
(b) Rutledge.
(c) Tarrant.
(d) Wilton.

3. Who first mentions Mavers to Rutledge while he is doing interviews?
(a) Lettice Wood.
(b) Mrs. Davenant.
(c) Mark Wilton.
(d) Miss Wood's maid.

4. What does Lettice Wood say about Rutledge's progress with the investigation in chapter 12?
(a) That he should look closely at Wilton.
(b) That he should look elsewhere for the killer.
(c) That he is slow in solving it.
(d) That he is progressing faster than expected.

5. What was the profession of Mavers' father?
(a) Gamekeeper.
(b) Groom.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Innkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in Mavers' house does Hamish find for Rutledge in Chapter 5?

2. Where is the body of the murder victim found?

3. What is a pension?

4. Who is the one character Rutledge most wants to interrogate in the murder investigation?

5. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

(see the answer key)

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