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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) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) First person.

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

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

4. Where is Scotland Yard?
(a) London.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Paris.
(d) East Hampton.

5. What does Rutledge have trouble doing at the end of Chapter 4 that worries him about his ability to solve the case?
(a) Getting into the mind of the murder victim.
(b) Reading the evidence.
(c) Concentrating on testimony.
(d) Understanding the method of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?

2. Who first mentions Mavers to Rutledge while he is doing interviews?

3. Who arrives at Mallows while Rutledge is still in the company of Lettice Wood in Chapter 9?

4. What does Rutledge notice about the personality of Helena's sister when he meets her in Chapter 7?

5. What does Hamish imply to Rutledge as Rutledge listens to Lettice Wood and Mark Wilton discuss the cancellation of their wedding?

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