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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the architect which the caller tells Peter about in Chapter 1 working on?
(a) A church roof.
(b) A riverside museum.
(c) A library restoration.
(d) A barn conversion.

2. Where does the police inspector emerge from as Peter leaves the architect's residence?
(a) A police car.
(b) A telephone booth.
(c) An ambulance.
(d) A neighbor's house.

3. What kind of auction is Peter headed for at the beginning of the story?
(a) An auction of military pieces.
(b) An auction of 15th century art.
(c) A fine wine auction.
(d) A rare book auction.

4. What does Peter say of the murderer in Chapter 2?
(a) The murderer will be easy to find.
(b) The murderer has a lot of confidence.
(c) The murderer has an evil soul.
(d) The murderer has great imagination.

5. Where is Peter's house located?
(a) Cavendish Square.
(b) Piccadilly Square.
(c) Uxbridge Road.
(d) Regent Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the architect that the caller tells Peter about in Chapter 1?

2. What does Peter's manservant ask him to purchase in Chapter 2?

3. What does Peter note about the architect when he meets him in Chapter 1?

4. Who is on the telephone for Lord Wimsey when he returns home?

5. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the discovered corpse?

(see the answer key)

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