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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the murder that will be investigated in this novel take place?
(a) Weltonshire, England.
(b) East Hampton, England.
(c) York, England.
(d) Warwickshire, England.

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

3. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?
(a) Wilton lives with her. She can keep him under supervision during the investigation.
(b) Wilton often visits her. She can offer an alibi for the day of the murder.
(c) Wilton lives with her. She can report on his actions the day of the murder.
(d) Wilton often visits her. She is known to influence his behavior.

4. Who is Lettice Wood?
(a) Harris' fiancee.
(b) Harris' ward.
(c) Harris' cousin.
(d) Harris' daughter.

5. Who owns the house where the Sommers sisters live?
(a) Captain Wilton.
(b) Colonel Harris.
(c) A family called Haldanes.
(d) A family called Warren.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Laurence Royston?

2. What is Hickam doing the first time Rutledge sees him at the end of Chapter 3?

3. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?

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

5. Which villager does Rutledge recall in Chapter 4 that he saw during his own time in the war?

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