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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which villager does Rutledge recall in Chapter 4 that he saw during his own time in the war?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Mavers.
(c) Harris.
(d) Wilton.

3. Where is Scotland Yard?
(a) London.
(b) Cairo.
(c) East Hampton.
(d) Paris.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?

3. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?

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

5. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?

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