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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Rutledge find unusual about the nurse's attitude toward Hickam in Chapter 9?
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) She is surprisingly kind.
(c) She is callous and cold.
(d) She is surprisingly cruel.

5. For whom did Mavers' father work?
(a) Mr. Davenant.
(b) Catherine Tarrant.
(c) The Haldanes.
(d) Colonel Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rutledge often go to church while investigating a murder?

2. How does Rutledge calm Lettice Wood after insulting her by implying she had a hand in the murder?

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

4. What does Wilton continuously refuse to answer each time Rutledge asks?

5. What does Mr. Pinter do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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