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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?
(a) Lettice Wood.
(b) Hickam.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Mavers.

2. What does Rutledge say London gave him in the aftermath of the debacle with McLeod?
(a) A raise.
(b) A medal.
(c) His resignation.
(d) A promotion.

3. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?
(a) A letter describing Rutledge's mental instability after the war.
(b) A letter discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.
(c) A letter discussing Rutledge's promotion at Scotland Yard.
(d) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.

4. What did Hamish McLeod refuse to do that caused Rutledge to send him to stand before the firing squad during World War I?
(a) He tried to kill Rutledge.
(b) Refused to leave the battlefield.
(c) He killed another soldier in their squad.
(d) Refused to follow a direct order.

5. What does Hamish imply to Rutledge as Rutledge listens to Lettice Wood and Mark Wilton discuss the cancellation of their wedding?
(a) He will never have so many women fight for his affections.
(b) He cannot separate himself from the women in the case.
(c) He will never have a woman like Lettice Wood.
(d) He cannot understand the women in the case.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Victoria Cross?

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

3. What label was Mavers given, as described in Chapter 5, that he chose to live up to?

4. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?

5. Which veterans of the war does Wilton suggest are the worst off?

(see the answer key)

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