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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.
(d) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.

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

3. What does Mrs. Davenant have to say about the murder victim in Chapter 3?
(a) She knew he was interfering in Wilton's relationship with his fiancee.
(b) He is kind and had no enemies.
(c) He was cruel and everyone wanted to kill him.
(d) She thought he was annoying.

4. Who is Colonel Harris?
(a) A wealthy gentleman who is murdered.
(b) A supervisor at Scotland Yard.
(c) The husband of Lettice Wood.
(d) A poor veteran of World War I.

5. Who does Wilton recall meeting on his morning walk the day of the murder?
(a) Hickam and a woman of ill repute.
(b) Catherine Tarrant and her new lover.
(c) Maggie Sommers and a child.
(d) Helena Sommers and a child who had lost her doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lettice Wood think of Rutledge?

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

3. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

4. What is the point of view of this novel?

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

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