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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 with physical injuries.
(d) Those who lost family members.

2. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?
(a) He refers Rutledge to Lettice Wood.
(b) He insists there are none.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He gives a list of names.

3. What is a pension?
(a) Payment for services rendered.
(b) Insurance payments.
(c) Payment for those who are no longer earning a regular income from employment.
(d) Payment for war veterans.

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

5. Who arrives at Mallows while Rutledge is still in the company of Lettice Wood in Chapter 9?
(a) Sergeant Davies.
(b) Dr. Warren.
(c) Mark Wilton.
(d) Catherine Tarrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rutledge have trouble picturing when he returns to the meadow where the murder victim was discovered?

2. What does Lettice Wood claim was taken from her by the refusal to allow her to see her guardian's body one last time?

3. What does Rutledge say London gave him in the aftermath of the debacle with McLeod?

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

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

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