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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 hide her true feelings.
(b) To protect Rutledge.
(c) To avoid gossip.
(d) To protect Wilton.

2. What is implied by the fight that Harris and Lettice had in the inn before Harris' death?
(a) They were lovers.
(b) They did not like one another.
(c) They did not agree on the budget for the wedding.
(d) They were in disagreement over Lettice's marriage to Wilton.

3. Who, as described in Chapter 5, prevented Mavers from joining the Army at the beginning of World War I?
(a) Wilton.
(b) Warren.
(c) Harris.
(d) Royston.

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

5. Why is Rutledge so determined to arrest Mark Wilton?
(a) He has no alternative.
(b) He dislikes him.
(c) He has to arrest someone.
(d) He thinks he is guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the suspects does Rutledge have trouble identifying with at the end of Chapter 6?

2. Who is Catherine Tarrant searching for at the beginning of chapter 6?

3. Who does Mavers wait to speak with after the church services in Chapter 15?

4. Who is Agnes Farrell?

5. What emotion does Rutledge recognize brings on Hamish McLeod's voice quickly in his mind?

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