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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 Lettice Wood's fiance?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Captain Mark Wilton.
(c) Mavers.
(d) Colonel Harris.

2. To whom does a witness claim Catherine Tarrant gave money after the murder?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Helena Sommers.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Lettice Wood.

3. Who does Rutledge discover Tarrant really is when he goes to see her in Chapter 8?
(a) A sculpture whose work he has seen in museums.
(b) A musician he has seen in concert.
(c) A jewelry maker who made the ring he gave Jean.
(d) An artist his sister greatly admires.

4. Why does Rutledge often go to church while investigating a murder?
(a) He enjoys ritual.
(b) It helps him deal with Hamish.
(c) It helps him get a feel for the villagers and suspects.
(d) He is a highly religious man.

5. Why was the murder victim, as discovered by Rutledge in Chapter 14, riding his horse near the houses of ill repute on the lane?
(a) He had resolved a dispute for one of the women of ill repute.
(b) He was visiting a woman of ill repute.
(c) He was visiting Helena Sommers.
(d) He was on his way into the village.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Mavers from the murderous mob in Chapter 5?

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

3. What type of handwriting is the letter Bowles received regarding Rutledge written in?

4. Why does Rutledge return to Helena Sommers' cottage in Chapter 7?

5. For whom does Ted Pinter work?

(see the answer key)

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