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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What class of people does Mavers claim are oppressed in Chapter 5?
(a) Men without titles.
(b) Wealthy men.
(c) Men with titles.
(d) Working men.

2. Why does Rutledge find himself forced to shoot McLeod after he faced the firing squad?
(a) McLeod asked for Rutledge to fire the fatal shot.
(b) The firing squad chickened out in killing McLeod.
(c) McLeod managed to escape the firing squad.
(d) The firing squad failed to kill McLeod.

3. What motive does Lettice Wood suggest Catherine Tarrant might have had to kill the murder victim?
(a) Insanity.
(b) Anger.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Spite.

4. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?
(a) A letter discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.
(b) A letter discussing Rutledge's promotion at Scotland Yard.
(c) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.
(d) A letter describing Rutledge's mental instability after the war.

5. Who is Agnes Farrell?
(a) Grandmother to Helena Sommers.
(b) Grandmother to Catherine Tarrant.
(c) Grandmother to Lizzie Pinter.
(d) Grandmother to Lettice Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ian Rutledge?

2. Who does Rutledge learn was engaged to Wilton during the war?

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

4. Who does Wilton recall meeting on his morning walk the day of the murder?

5. What does Rutledge say London gave him in the aftermath of the debacle with McLeod?

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