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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. What is the first evidence found at the Rue Morgue?
(a) Hair.
(b) Fingernails.
(c) Glass from the broken window.
(d) A weapon.

2. How is Dupin different from his family?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is mpoverished.
(c) He is wealthy.
(d) He is vindictive.

3. What does the Narrator claim is the most analytical game?
(a) Crazy Eights.
(b) Draughts.
(c) Poker.
(d) Chess.

4. Where was all the furniture located at the Rue Morgue?
(a) 5th floor.
(b) 4th floor.
(c) Basement.
(d) 1st floor.

5. What is the point of view of the story?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person limited.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dupin feel about the police investigation of the murders?

2. Which of the following does the Narrator claim is an admirable skill?

3. What is Dupin's only luxury?

4. Who does Dupin explain his hypothesis to first?

5. What is the name of the author of the epigraph?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is The Narrator observant like Dupin?

2. Describe the dead body that is found in the chimney.

3. What did the sailor plan to do with the orangutan?

4. Why did Dupin place an ad in the paper?

5. Who could be considered the antagonist in the story? Why?

6. Describe how the killer killed the two women.

7. Describe how The Narrator is Dupin's sidekick.

8. Describe the reason why you think the title was chosen.

9. What are three activities or jobs Dupin might enjoy doing using his analytical abilities? Why?

10. Do you think that Dupin considers another solution to the mystery? Why or why not?

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