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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lettice Wood lie to her maid about her crying jag in Chapter 9?
(a) To avoid gossip.
(b) To protect Rutledge.
(c) To hide her true feelings.
(d) To protect Wilton.

2. Which veterans of the war does Wilton suggest are the worst off?
(a) Those who never saw battle.
(b) Those with mental instability who do not know the war is over.
(c) Those who lost family members.
(d) Those with physical injuries.

3. What does Rutledge learn is the reason for Mavers' strong reaction to a conversation after church services in Chapter 15?
(a) Harris paid his pension, but it will not continue.
(b) Royston accused him of the murder.
(c) Lettice Wood is open to courting with him.
(d) Mrs. Davenant has offered him a job.

4. What item in Mavers' house does Hamish find for Rutledge in Chapter 5?
(a) A canister of poison.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A shotgun.
(d) A knife.

5. Who does Rutledge learn was engaged to Wilton during the war?
(a) Helena Sommers.
(b) Catherine Tarrant.
(c) Lettice Wood.
(d) Mrs. Davanent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a pension?

2. Who does Rutledge suggest to Wilton might have been the real murderer?

3. Why does Rutledge find himself forced to shoot McLeod after he faced the firing squad?

4. For whom does Ted Pinter work?

5. Who does Rutledge resolve at the end of Chapter 10 to learn more about?

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