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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 in the prologue of Poe's story?
(a) A note to Mrs. Whitman.
(b) The beginning of Poe's life.
(c) An apology to Edward for his behavior.
(d) The same prologue that begins Edmund's story.

2. How does Dupin learn that Aunty Pru was told of Edmund's mother's location?
(a) A sailor.
(b) A letter from Edmund's mother.
(c) A banker.
(d) An ad in a newspaper.

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

4. What does Edmund read in Dupin's notebook at the tavern?
(a) A story based on Edmund's situation.
(b) A message to Edmund.
(c) Dupin's true identity.
(d) A message to Mrs. Whitman.

5. What happened to Poe in real life?
(a) He was rehabilitated.
(b) He had a son named Edmund.
(c) He declined into depression and alcoholism.
(d) He was not a famous author.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Edmund when he confronts his sister's kidnapper?

2. Who is Fortnoy?

3. What does Dupin admit to Edmund about himself?

4. What does Edmund see on the tavern wall?

5. For what reason does Dupin believe Edmund's sister was abducted?

(see the answer key)

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