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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion does Rutledge recognize brings on Hamish McLeod's voice quickly in his mind?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Sadness.

2. What does Rutledge think of the murder victim?
(a) He was a true proper English gentleman.
(b) He was a good soldier.
(c) He was an arrogant fool.
(d) He was a murder waiting to happen.

3. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?
(a) He gives a list of names.
(b) He insists there are none.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He refers Rutledge to Lettice Wood.

4. Where is the body of the murder victim found?
(a) In a dining room.
(b) In a meadow.
(c) In a corn field.
(d) In a bedroom.

5. Who does the doctor tell Rutledge the town is about to lynch at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Lettice Wood.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Mavers.
(d) Catherine Tarrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Colonel Harris?

2. What does Rutledge have trouble doing at the end of Chapter 4 that worries him about his ability to solve the case?

3. Where is Scotland Yard?

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

5. Who is Ian Rutledge?

(see the answer key)

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