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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alibi does the architect have for the man's time of death?
(a) He was at the theatre with friends.
(b) He was being treated at a hospital.
(c) He was out of town.
(d) He was at a dinner party.

2. Who is waiting for Peter when he arrives home in Chapter 7?
(a) The Dowager.
(b) Parker.
(c) Bunter.
(d) Mrs. Thipps.

3. What do the investigators deduce from the evidence collected at Levy's home in Chapter 4?
(a) Levy had been pushed from a window.
(b) Levy had struggled with someone by the fireplace.
(c) Someone had kidnapped Levy for ransom.
(d) An impostor posed as Levy and entered the house.

4. What compels Peter to go to the luncheon in Chapter 7?
(a) It will be at an exclusive restaurant.
(b) The chance to speak to Sugg.
(c) Milligan will be in attendance.
(d) His mother's nagging.

5. What happens when Peter starts to question Crimplesham in Chapter 5?
(a) Crimplesham is happy to help.
(b) Crimplesham grows angry,
(c) Crimplesham gets scared.
(d) Crimplesham becomes nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Crimplesham send a letter to Peter?

2. What kind of auction is Peter headed for at the beginning of the story?

3. How does Bunter describe the woman who calls in Chapter 3?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Peter's mother learn Peter had invited Milligan to do?

5. According to Parker, why is Sugg overlooking the fibers found on the roof?

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