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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the language of the second voice, according to the neighbor who testified about the case?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) English.
(d) Italian.

2. How was the body placed in the chimney?
(a) Sideways.
(b) Feet first.
(c) It was impossible to tell.
(d) Head first.

3. What were the neighbors outside trying to do to the Rue Morgue?
(a) Kill the murderer.
(b) Attack the women inside.
(c) Lock up after they left.
(d) Get inside.

4. Which word describes Dupin's family?
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Vindictive.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Wealthy.

5. How many days before her death did Madame L'Espanaye pull out money?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Rue Morgue?

2. What makes the windows appear unopenable?

3. What did all the witnesses agree about the second voice they heard?

4. Who does Dupin explain his hypothesis to first?

5. Where does Dupin place an ad?

(see the answer key)

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