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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 Redfern tell Rutledge he believes a fight between Harris and Refern the Tuesday before the murder could not have been terribly serious?
(a) Lettice Wood was happy a few days later.
(b) Harris walked with her in the garden immediately afterward.
(c) Harris told him it was just a lover's tiff.
(d) Lettice Wood told him it was not serious.

2. What does Rutledge learn is the reason for Mavers' strong reaction to a conversation after church services in Chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Davenant has offered him a job.
(b) Harris paid his pension, but it will not continue.
(c) Lettice Wood is open to courting with him.
(d) Royston accused him of the murder.

3. What is guarding the Sommers home when Rutledge arrives in Chapter 7?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A goose.
(d) A pig.

4. What is the point of view of this novel?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Second person.
(d) Third person limited.

5. When does Catherine Tarrant claim a person never knows fear?
(a) When they have nothing to lose.
(b) When they have all the money they could need.
(c) When they know they have justice on their side.
(d) When they have all they ever wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Laurence Royston?

2. Who does Helena Sommers suggest might be the murderer in Chapter 10?

3. What does Lettice Wood say about Rutledge's progress with the investigation in chapter 12?

4. Who does Rutledge learn he saw sitting in the garden while preparing for lunch in Chapter 16?

5. What does Rutledge realize about Lettice Wood that causes Hamish to talk to him about witches?

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