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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rutledge learn was engaged to Wilton during the war?
(a) Mrs. Davanent.
(b) Helena Sommers.
(c) Catherine Tarrant.
(d) Lettice Wood.

2. Who or what was the Victoria Cross named for?
(a) Victory in Europe.
(b) Victoria Principal.
(c) Victory in the Pacific.
(d) Queen Victoria.

3. Who does Rutledge run into in Chapter 5 after leaving Mavers?
(a) Tarrant.
(b) Warren.
(c) Royston.
(d) Wilton.

4. 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 was cruel and everyone wanted to kill him.
(c) He is kind and had no enemies.
(d) She thought he was annoying.

5. Who does Mavers ask to leave while speaking with Rutledge so that he might speak openly without fear of judgment?
(a) Warren.
(b) Forrest.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Davies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion does Rutledge recognize brings on Hamish McLeod's voice quickly in his mind?

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

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

4. Where is Scotland Yard?

5. Who, as described in Chapter 5, died in the Boer War?

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