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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?
(a) Wilton often visits her. She is known to influence his behavior.
(b) Wilton lives with her. She can report on his actions the day of the murder.
(c) Wilton often visits her. She can offer an alibi for the day of the murder.
(d) Wilton lives with her. She can keep him under supervision during the investigation.

3. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?
(a) To be closer to his former fiancee.
(b) To get away from the bustle of the city.
(c) To get away from killing.
(d) To be close to his cousin.

4. What does Rutledge have trouble doing at the end of Chapter 4 that worries him about his ability to solve the case?
(a) Getting into the mind of the murder victim.
(b) Concentrating on testimony.
(c) Reading the evidence.
(d) Understanding the method of death.

5. Where is the body of the murder victim found?
(a) In a bedroom.
(b) In a corn field.
(c) In a meadow.
(d) In a dining room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?

2. Who or what was the Victoria Cross named for?

3. What is Hickam doing the first time Rutledge sees him at the end of Chapter 3?

4. Who owns the house where the Sommers sisters live?

5. Where did the murder that will be investigated in this novel take place?

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