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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hickam doing the first time Rutledge sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Arguing with Mavers.
(b) Lying drunk on the ground.
(c) Directing traffic as though he is still in France.
(d) Stealing bread from the inn.

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

3. Which villager does Rutledge recall in Chapter 4 that he saw during his own time in the war?
(a) Mavers.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Harris.
(d) Hickam.

4. For whom does Ted Pinter work?
(a) The Haldanes.
(b) The Harrises.
(c) The Warrens.
(d) The Davenants.

5. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?
(a) A letter discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.
(b) A letter discussing Rutledge's promotion at Scotland Yard.
(c) A letter describing Rutledge's mental instability after the war.
(d) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did a mob try to lynch Mavers in Chapter 5?

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

4. What does Rutledge find unusual about the nurse's attitude toward Hickam in Chapter 9?

5. What is guarding the Sommers home when Rutledge arrives in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rutledge have Davies check the railroad for out of town visitors the day of the murder?

2. Why does Catherine Tarrant seek out Rutledge in chapter 5?

3. What does Mavers lecture about in public that expresses his unhappiness with the aristocracy in England and particularly Colonel Harris?

4. What does Rutledge note as odd in Wilton's behavior toward Lettice in the aftermath of Harris' murder?

5. What skill does Rutledge fear he has lost in his experiences in the war?

6. What is revealed when the author switches point of views at the beginning of Chapter 7?

7. What is ironic about the death of Hamish McLeod as described in Chapter 9?

8. In Chapter 9, what does Dr. Warren believe is wrong with Lizzie Pinter?

9. Who is Helena Sommers? What is unusual about her living arrangements?

10. What is Rutledge's impression of Carfield, the local vicar?

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