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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the government want Wilton to help build as he mentions in Chapter 3?
(a) New machine guns.
(b) New machines designed to kill.
(c) New plane motors.
(d) New tanks.

3. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?
(a) A letter discussing Rutledge's promotion at Scotland Yard.
(b) A letter describing Rutledge's mental instability after the war.
(c) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.
(d) A letter discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.

4. What is the point of view of this novel?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) First person.

5. Who does Davies say is a spineless coward in Chapter 2?
(a) Wilton.
(b) Harris.
(c) Hickam.
(d) Carfield.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Helena Sommers admit she saw the morning of the murder in Chapter 4?

2. Where did the murder that will be investigated in this novel take place?

3. What does Rutledge think of the murder victim?

4. Who does the doctor tell Rutledge the town is about to lynch at the end of Chapter 4?

5. Who is Lettice Wood's fiance?

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