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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 Lettice Wood lie to her maid about her crying jag in Chapter 9?
(a) To avoid gossip.
(b) To protect Wilton.
(c) To hide her true feelings.
(d) To protect Rutledge.

2. What does Mrs. Davenant say about Wilton's choice in women?
(a) He could not have chosen a more devoted woman than Lettice Wood.
(b) He fatalistically falls for women he cannot have.
(c) He has lovely taste in women.
(d) He always chooses the wrong woman.

3. For whom did Mavers' father work?
(a) Mr. Davenant.
(b) Colonel Harris.
(c) Catherine Tarrant.
(d) The Haldanes.

4. Where is Scotland Yard?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) East Hampton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rutledge learn is the reason for Mavers' strong reaction to a conversation after church services in Chapter 15?

2. Who does Rutledge go to check on in the beginning of Chapter 13?

3. What does Lettice Wood claim was taken from her by the refusal to allow her to see her guardian's body one last time?

4. What did the government want Wilton to help build as he mentions in Chapter 3?

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

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