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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Laurence Royston?
(a) Harris' man of business.
(b) Harris' butler.
(c) Harris' cousin.
(d) Harris' best friend.

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

3. What does Lettice Wood accuse Rutledge of doing during their interview at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Fishing for information.
(b) Acting on desperation.
(c) Implying an affair where none existed.
(d) Forcing her to admit to something she did not do.

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

5. What causes Hickam's testimony to be confusing as Rutledge is finally able to interrogate him in Chapter 15?
(a) Drugs.
(b) References to the war.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) References to non-existent people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What label was Mavers given, as described in Chapter 5, that he chose to live up to?

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

3. What was the profession of Mavers' father?

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

5. Who does Rutledge learn in Chapter 14 features prominently in Mavers' speeches?

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