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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lettice Wood?
(a) Harris' cousin.
(b) Harris' ward.
(c) Harris' daughter.
(d) Harris' fiancee.

2. What is an inquest?
(a) A judicial investigation into cause of death.
(b) A naming of susects in a murder investigation.
(c) A court hearing such as an arraignment.
(d) A murder investigation.

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

4. Who does Rutledge ask for an opinion about the murder case in the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) Captain Wilton.
(b) Hickam.
(c) Catherine Tarrant.
(d) Dr. Warren.

5. Why does Rutledge become angry in Chapter 7 while talking with Lettice Wood?
(a) She is more courageous than his former fiancee Jean.
(b) She reminds him of his mother.
(c) She will not answer his questions.
(d) She is beautiful but he can never have her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rutledge realize he is lacking in Chapter 13 as to his list of suspects?

3. Who or what was the Victoria Cross named for?

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

5. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

(see the answer key)

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