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What second item would provide a way for the murderer to enter and escape from the windows? (from The Murders in the Rue Morgue)

Shutters.

Tree branches.

A balcony.

A clothing line.

What is Dupin's interest in the case? (from The Murders in the Rue Morgue)

To find justice for the women.

He feels it is his duty as a citizen.

To clear the man who was arrested.

He hates the real killer.

What does the person of interest tell Dupin? (from The Murders in the Rue Morgue)

The motive for the killer.

Why he killed the women.

The story of the murder.

What weapon was used.

Why are the murder victims the only ones living in the Rue Morgue? (from The Murders in the Rue Morgue)

They tired of tenants.

There wasn't enough space for more people.

Nobody wanted to live with them.

They were recluses.

What language did the policeman believe the second voice was speaking? (from The Murders in the Rue Morgue)

English.

French.

Italian.

Spanish.

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