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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?
(a) A photograph of his aunt and mother.
(b) A drawing of his aunt and mother.
(c) A photograph of his sister.
(d) A drawing of his sister.

2. What do Poe's actions at the end of the novel demonstrate?
(a) He has a new lease on life.
(b) He is determined to help others.
(c) He has given up on life.
(d) He is suicidal.

3. At the end of the story, how has Edmund changed?
(a) He is more child-like.
(b) He is more trusting.
(c) He is more Irresponsible.
(d) He is more adult.

4. For what reason does Dupin believe Edmund's sister was abducted?
(a) So she could lead Edmund out of his room.
(b) So she could be held for ransom.
(c) So she could assist with the bank robbery.
(d) So she could lead Rachett to Edward's mother.

5. At the end, what does Edmund come to realize about Poe's agenda?
(a) He is mainly concerned with his story.
(b) He is mainly concerned with helping Edmund.
(c) He is mainly concerned with courting Mrs. Whitman.
(d) He is mainly concerned with giving up alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund read in Dupin's notebook at the tavern?

2. According to Dupin, from whom did Rachett learn about the gold in the vault?

3. Who is the man who hits Edmund with a gun?

4. At the docks, who is Edmund pursued by?

5. How does Edmund convince Poe to help him find his sister?

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