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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did a mob try to lynch Mavers in Chapter 5?
(a) He claimed Wilton killed the murder victim.
(b) He is simply annoying.
(c) He insulted Colonel Harris.
(d) He insisted that Germans are our friends.

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) He is kind and had no enemies.
(b) He was cruel and everyone wanted to kill him.
(c) She knew he was interfering in Wilton's relationship with his fiancee.
(d) She thought he was annoying.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the Victoria Cross?

5. What alibi does Inspector Forrest present to Rutledge for Mavers in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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