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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 does Edmund see on the tavern wall?
(a) A poster advertising a reward for finding the bank robbers.
(b) A poster advertising a ransom for the return of Edmund's sister.
(c) A poster advertising a reward for finding Mrs. G. Rachett.
(d) A poster advertising a ransom for the return of Edmund's aunt.

2. How does Edmund convince Poe to help him find his sister?
(a) Offering to help him write his story.
(b) Withholding his liquor.
(c) Complimenting him on his detective skills.
(d) Threatening to tear up his story.

3. After they discuss Edmund's step-father, who does Dupin send Edmund to speak to at the docks?
(a) Captain Elias.
(b) Throck.
(c) Mr. Peterson.
(d) Mrs. Powers.

4. What does Dupin admit to Edmund about himself?
(a) He is a drunkard.
(b) He is very wealthy.
(c) He is Mr. Whitman.
(d) He is Edgar Allan Poe.

5. When Edward goes to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, according to the posted sign, who is offering a reward for the location of Mrs. G. Rachett?
(a) Mr. Poley.
(b) Mr. Arnold.
(c) The police.
(d) Mr. Rachett.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end, what does Edmund come to realize about Poe's agenda?

2. How do the kidnappers plan to use Edmund's sister?

3. What happened to Poe in real life?

4. Where does Edmund go to find his sister?

5. What does Dupin NOT tell Edmund about his mother?

(see the answer key)

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