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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. Describe the relationship between Dupin and the narrator.
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are co-workers.
(c) One is a teacher and one is a student.
(d) They are good friends.

2. Where does Dupin place an ad?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) On a bulletin board at the store.
(c) On television.
(d) On the radio.

3. What is the name of the author of the epigraph?
(a) Sir Bennet Austin.
(b) Sir Arthur Hoyle.
(c) Sir Samuel Smithe.
(d) Sir Thomas Browne.

4. What happened when the man walked in on the animal?
(a) The animal ran off immediately.
(b) A struggle ensued.
(c) The animal did not notice.
(d) The animal stabbed him.

5. What type of home do Dupin and the narrator live in?
(a) Mansion.
(b) A single family home.
(c) Shack.
(d) Trailer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the animal do to the older victim?

2. How did the older murder victim die?

3. What was the Rue Morgue once used for?

4. What is the point of view of the story?

5. How did the animal act after killing the women?

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