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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Forrest believe is the source of Mavers' pension?
(a) Catherine Tarrant.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Mr. Davenant.
(d) Lettice Wood.

2. What alibi does Inspector Forrest present to Rutledge for Mavers in Chapter 6?
(a) An affidavit from the innkeeper swearing Mavers was sleeping in one of his rooms.
(b) A list of people who saw him making a speech in the town square.
(c) A notorized note from his mother saying he was doing chores for her that morning.
(d) The testimony of Mavers' wife claiming he was at home that morning.

3. What does Rutledge say London gave him in the aftermath of the debacle with McLeod?
(a) A raise.
(b) His resignation.
(c) A promotion.
(d) A medal.

4. Who does Helena Sommers suggest might be the murderer in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone from Germany.
(b) Someone from London.
(c) Someone from Upper Streetham.
(d) Someone from Paris.

5. What nationality does one of Lettice Wood's suggest for a secret lover Catherine Tarrant had?
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?

2. Why is Rutledge so determined to arrest Mark Wilton?

3. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?

4. Who is in charge of the murder investigation, as Rutledge learns at the end of Chapter 1?

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

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