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

2. What about the suspects does Rutledge have trouble identifying with at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Their testimony.
(b) Their thoughts.
(c) Their lifestyles.
(d) Their emotions.

3. What did Hamish McLeod refuse to do that caused Rutledge to send him to stand before the firing squad during World War I?
(a) He killed another soldier in their squad.
(b) He tried to kill Rutledge.
(c) Refused to follow a direct order.
(d) Refused to leave the battlefield.

4. Who gives Mavers the item Rutledge finds in his home in Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Davenant.
(b) Captain Wilton.
(c) Mrs. Davenant.
(d) Inspector Forrest.

5. What does Mr. Pinter do for a living?
(a) He is a farmer.
(b) He is a groom.
(c) He is a sheep herdsman.
(d) He is a coal miner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the house where the Sommers sisters live?

2. What does Rutledge think of the murder victim?

3. Who is Sally Davenant?

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

5. Why does Rutledge become angry in Chapter 7 while talking with Lettice Wood?

(see the answer key)

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