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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the stranger who wrote the letter?
(a) Mr. Barrington.
(b) Mr. Jakes.
(c) Mr. Laurel.
(d) Mr. Stephenson.

2. Why does Mr. Richards say he published the letter?
(a) He would have been found out.
(b) It was the honest thing to do.
(c) It said publish it.
(d) He wants to share the riches.

3. Which of the following words best describes Jack Halliday?
(a) Fun loving.
(b) Ill-tempered.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Good-natured.

4. Who does Mr. Richards say is not a bad man?
(a) Sheriff Jonson.
(b) Barclay Gorgon.
(c) Mayor Jacks.
(d) The Reverend Burgess.

5. Who is Mrs. Richards worried will come at any moment?
(a) A burglar.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The stranger.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the Wilcox's kittens be dead?

2. What kind of fit does Mrs. Richards fall into as she feels the sack?

3. Why did Mr. Richards decide against saving the Reverend Burgess?

4. How does Mr. Richards say he feels about helping the Reverend?

5. What does the sack contain?

(see the answer key)

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