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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a mob try to lynch Mavers in Chapter 5?
(a) He insulted Colonel Harris.
(b) He claimed Wilton killed the murder victim.
(c) He insisted that Germans are our friends.
(d) He is simply annoying.

2. What was the profession of Mavers' father?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Innkeeper.
(c) Groom.
(d) Gamekeeper.

3. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?
(a) To be closer to his former fiancee.
(b) To get away from killing.
(c) To be close to his cousin.
(d) To get away from the bustle of the city.

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

5. Who does Helena Sommers suggest might be the murderer in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone from Germany.
(b) Someone from London.
(c) Someone from Upper Streetham.
(d) Someone from Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class of people does Mavers claim are oppressed in Chapter 5?

2. Who does Dr. Warren ask Rutledge to come with him to meet at the end of Chapter 11?

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

4. What does Lettice Wood say the murder victim's state of mind was in the days before his death?

5. How does Rutledge calm Lettice Wood after insulting her by implying she had a hand in the murder?

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