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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. 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. Rachett.
(b) The police.
(c) Mr. Poley.
(d) Mr. Arnold.

2. Who is the man who hits Edmund with a gun?
(a) Mr. Rachett.
(b) Mr. Arnold.
(c) Throck.
(d) Mr. Poe.

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

4. What does Poe do with his story before walking away?
(a) Dedicate it to Mrs. Whitman.
(b) Throw it onto the ground.
(c) Give it to Edmund as a gift.
(d) Add a prologue.

5. What is on the scrap of paper Edmund finds in Mrs. Whitman's house?
(a) It is a message to Mrs. Whitman.
(b) It is a message from Edmund's sister.
(c) It is a message to Dupin.
(d) It is unreadable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund bring with him to rescue his sister?

2. At the end of the story, how has Edmund changed?

3. What is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?

4. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?

5. What does Poe's style of courting Mrs. Whitman reflect?

(see the answer key)

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