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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who owns the house where the Sommers sisters live?
(a) Colonel Harris.
(b) A family called Warren.
(c) A family called Haldanes.
(d) Captain Wilton.

4. Who does Helena Sommers admit she saw the morning of the murder in Chapter 4?
(a) Lettice Wood.
(b) Royston.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Harris.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sally Davenant?

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

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

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

5. What does Rutledge think of the murder victim?

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