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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hickam doing the first time Rutledge sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Directing traffic as though he is still in France.
(b) Stealing bread from the inn.
(c) Arguing with Mavers.
(d) Lying drunk on the ground.

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

3. What caused the death of Catherine Tarrant's German lover?
(a) Diptheria.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Rheumatic fever.
(d) Influenza.

4. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?
(a) Wilton lives with her. She can report on his actions the day of the murder.
(b) Wilton lives with her. She can keep him under supervision during the investigation.
(c) Wilton often visits her. She is known to influence his behavior.
(d) Wilton often visits her. She can offer an alibi for the day of the murder.

5. Who, as described in Chapter 5, prevented Mavers from joining the Army at the beginning of World War I?
(a) Wilton.
(b) Warren.
(c) Royston.
(d) Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

2. What does Rutledge realize about Lettice Wood that causes Hamish to talk to him about witches?

3. Who is Sally Davenant?

4. What does Mrs. Davenant have to say about the murder victim in Chapter 3?

5. Who shows impatience in Chapter 7 to clear the murder investigation?

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