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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of accident is Royston in that forces him to borrow money from Harris to make it right?
(a) A bicycle accident.
(b) A car accident.
(c) A plane crash.
(d) A boating accident.

2. What item in Mavers' house does Hamish find for Rutledge in Chapter 5?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A shotgun.
(c) A canister of poison.
(d) A knife.

3. How does Rutledge calm Lettice Wood after insulting her by implying she had a hand in the murder?
(a) He tells her he loves her.
(b) He promises to give her justice one way or another.
(c) He begs her to help him solve the case.
(d) He tells her he will get a new investigator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who answers the door when Rutledge arrives at Helena Sommers' cottage in Chapter 7?

2. What does Mrs. Davenant say about Wilton's choice in women?

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

4. What does Rutledge have trouble picturing when he returns to the meadow where the murder victim was discovered?

5. Who saves Mavers from the murderous mob in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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