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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

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 at a dinner party.
(c) He was out of town.
(d) He was being treated at a hospital.

2. Where does Crimplesham say he lost his glasses?
(a) On the train.
(b) In a taxi.
(c) At a resturant.
(d) At a park.

3. What does Peter note about the architect when he meets him in Chapter 1?
(a) His hair is black as night.
(b) He is dressed slovenly.
(c) He is shorter than the average man.
(d) He has a bruise on his face.

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

5. What does Mr. Thipps say he was unaware of when he testifies at the inquest?
(a) He was entitled to a lawyer.
(b) He could be arrested for being rude to a policeman.
(c) His mother would be present.
(d) His maid was stealing from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the architect discover a body?

2. Who is the first arrested in connection with the dead man's murder?

3. What do the investigators deduce from the evidence collected at Levy's home in Chapter 4?

4. When the doorbell rings, what sort of person is the only one Peter asks his manservant to let in?

5. What was different about one set of fingerprints found at Levy's house?

(see the answer key)

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