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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Edmund have at the beginning of the story?
(a) A penny.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A dime.

2. Who is Sherlock Holmes?
(a) A real-life criminal from the nineteenth century.
(b) A real-life detective from the nineteenth century.
(c) A fictional detective influenced by Poe's character.
(d) A fictional criminal influenced by Poe's character.

3. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?
(a) Elderly.
(b) Youthful.
(c) Frightening.
(d) A detective.

4. What promise does Sis make to Edmund before he leaves her alone in the room?
(a) She'll let him have most of the food he buys.
(b) She won't go out while he's gone.
(c) She'll call a neighbor if she needs help.
(d) If their aunt returns, Sis will take responsibility for his leaving.

5. What type of book does Edmund's sister read?
(a) Fairy tales.
(b) Mysteries.
(c) Nursery rhymes.
(d) Songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Edmund go to buy food for himself and Sis?

2. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?

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

4. Why are the children alone at the beginning of the story?

5. Where does Edmund take the man he encounters on the street at the beginning of the story?

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