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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who seems to be the main topic of conversation in the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Mavers.
(b) Lettice Wood.
(c) Helena Sommers.
(d) Wilton.

2. Who does Rutledge ask for an opinion about the murder case in the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Dr. Warren.
(b) Captain Wilton.
(c) Catherine Tarrant.
(d) Hickam.

3. 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 is progressing faster than expected.
(c) That he is slow in solving it.
(d) That he should look elsewhere for the killer.

4. What does Mark Wilton think will best serve him in what he must do next, as described in Chapter 17?
(a) Money.
(b) Secrets.
(c) Honesty.
(d) Lies.

5. What does Hamish tell Rutledge about his ability to finish this case with his reputation intact?
(a) It will never happen.
(b) He will need more help.
(c) He should be able to solve the case easily.
(d) He should resign rather than fail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Davenant say about Wilton's choice in women?

2. To whom does a witness claim Catherine Tarrant gave money after the murder?

3. Who does Lizzie Pinter look like, as pointed out by Hamish at the end of Chapter 18?

4. What does Carfield preach about in Chapter 15?

5. What has Captain Wilton been doing with his time over the last few days of the investigation as has been revealed in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Rutledge ask to find the owner of the doll in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 16, Rutledge learns that Harris ate lunch at the inn often. What is unusual about Harris' lunch the Tuesday before his death?

3. Who is missing at the funeral in Chapter 20?

4. What information does Mrs. Davenant give Rutledge about Wilton in Chapter 11 that could provide a motive for murder?

5. What does Lettice Wood reveal to Rutledge in Chapter 19 after he wakes her in the middle of the night?

6. What does Rutledge fear will happen should he arrest Captain Wilton for the murder of Colonel Harris?

7. Who tells Lettice Wood that he once was involved in a car accident that resulted in a child's death in a way to comfort her in her grief?

8. Who is Lettice Wood surprised to learn was the source of Mavers' pension?

9. Why does Rutledge attend church in Chapter 15? What happens afterward?

10. Why does Bowles claim Scotland Yard cannot support Rutledge if he arrests Captain Wilton without strong evidence in Chapter 18?

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