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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Catherine Tarrant's main motive as revealed by her own thoughts in Chapter 17?
(a) Hope the murderer of Harris will be found soon.
(b) Grief for the loss of Wilton.
(c) All she owes Wilton.
(d) Revenge for the death of her lover.

2. What does Lettice Wood say about Rutledge's progress with the investigation in chapter 12?
(a) That he should look elsewhere for the killer.
(b) That he is progressing faster than expected.
(c) That he should look closely at Wilton.
(d) That he is slow in solving it.

3. What does Lettice Wood think of Rutledge?
(a) He is cold.
(b) He is crazy.
(c) He is goodlooking.
(d) He is good at his job.

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

5. What makes Lettice Wood decide Mark Wilton could not have killed her guardian?
(a) His trustworthy reputation.
(b) His appearance at Mallow and concern for her.
(c) His honest confession of love.
(d) His admission of having disliked Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lettice Wood?

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

3. What alibi does Inspector Forrest present to Rutledge for Mavers in Chapter 6?

4. Who is in charge of the murder investigation, as Rutledge learns at the end of Chapter 1?

5. With whom is Rutledge arguing at the beginning of Chapter 17?

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