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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 Rutledge find himself forced to shoot McLeod after he faced the firing squad?
(a) The firing squad failed to kill McLeod.
(b) McLeod asked for Rutledge to fire the fatal shot.
(c) McLeod managed to escape the firing squad.
(d) The firing squad chickened out in killing McLeod.

2. What does Rutledge tell Bowles when he calls from Scotland Yard in Chapter 9?
(a) They will solve the case within a few days.
(b) They need more time to be sure of the murderer.
(c) They have a murder weapon but no susects.
(d) He has no clue who committed the murder and will more than likely declare it to be persons unknown.

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

4. Why does Rutledge continue to hesitate to arrest Wilton at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) He believes the traumatized child saw the real killer and it was not Wilton.
(b) He believes Mavers is guilty.
(c) He believes Dr. Warren had more motive.
(d) He believes he is missing something.

5. What about the suspects does Rutledge have trouble identifying with at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Their emotions.
(b) Their lifestyles.
(c) Their testimony.
(d) Their thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rutledge often go to church while investigating a murder?

2. Who does Forrest suggest it was that told the town of Catherine Tarrant's love affair with a German during the war?

3. What item in Mavers' house does Hamish find for Rutledge in Chapter 5?

4. What motive does Wilton have for murdering Harris?

5. Which veterans of the war does Wilton suggest are the worst off?

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