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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Edmund's sister's real name?
(a) Sissy.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Not revealed.

2. Who is Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books?
(a) Auguste Dupin.
(b) August Dupin.
(c) August Dupine.
(d) Auguste Dupine.

3. When they first meet, in exchange for Edmund's help, what does Dupin agree to do?
(a) Give Edmund money for food.
(b) Help Edmund write a story.
(c) Help Edmund commit a crime.
(d) Help Edmund find his sister.

4. What is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?
(a) A photograph of his aunt and mother.
(b) A drawing of his sister.
(c) A photograph of his sister.
(d) A drawing of his aunt and mother.

5. Who is Throck?
(a) A night watchman.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A ship's captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he prepares to meet Mrs. Whitman, who does Dupin tell Edmund he believes Edmund's aunt's murderer is?

2. When Dupin first meets Throck, what does he observes about him?

3. The prologue introduces the reader to all of the following EXCEPT _____.

4. Who is Sherlock Holmes?

5. Why didn't Edmund want to leave his sister alone?

(see the answer key)

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