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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Davenant have to say about the murder victim in Chapter 3?
(a) She knew he was interfering in Wilton's relationship with his fiancee.
(b) She thought he was annoying.
(c) He is kind and had no enemies.
(d) He was cruel and everyone wanted to kill him.

2. Who gives Mavers the item Rutledge finds in his home in Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Davenant.
(b) Mrs. Davenant.
(c) Inspector Forrest.
(d) Captain Wilton.

3. Who first mentions Mavers to Rutledge while he is doing interviews?
(a) Miss Wood's maid.
(b) Mrs. Davenant.
(c) Lettice Wood.
(d) Mark Wilton.

4. Who, as described in Chapter 5, died in the Boer War?
(a) Mavers' father.
(b) Mavers' sister.
(c) Mavers' brother.
(d) Mavers' cousin.

5. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Mavers.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Lettice Wood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Rutledge run into in Chapter 5 after leaving Mavers?

3. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?

4. What does Rutledge have trouble doing at the end of Chapter 4 that worries him about his ability to solve the case?

5. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

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