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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?
(a) Mavers.
(b) Lettice Wood.
(c) Hickam.
(d) Wilton.

2. Does the doctor think Hickam will be able to provide helpful information in the investigation?
(a) Yes, when he wakes.
(b) Yes, but not until he enters rehab and beats the alcohol.
(c) No, he could not have seen anything the morning of the murder due to alcohol use.
(d) No, never.

3. What alibi does Inspector Forrest present to Rutledge for Mavers in Chapter 6?
(a) An affidavit from the innkeeper swearing Mavers was sleeping in one of his rooms.
(b) The testimony of Mavers' wife claiming he was at home that morning.
(c) A notorized note from his mother saying he was doing chores for her that morning.
(d) A list of people who saw him making a speech in the town square.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lettice Wood's fiance?

2. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?

3. Who, as described in Chapter 5, died of drowning?

4. What type of accident is Royston in that forces him to borrow money from Harris to make it right?

5. Where is the body of the murder victim found?

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