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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Dupin, from whom did Rachett learn about the gold in the vault?
(a) Throck.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) Arnold.
(d) Peterson.

2. 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) The police.
(c) Mr. Rachett.
(d) Mr. Arnold.

3. Where does Edmund go to buy food for himself and Sis?
(a) A pastry shop.
(b) A saloon.
(c) A corner store.
(d) An inn.

4. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?
(a) Youthful.
(b) Frightening.
(c) A detective.
(d) Elderly.

5. In the prologue, what does Edmund discover when he returns home?
(a) The door is still locked from the outside.
(b) His sister has opened the door.
(c) He's forgotten his key.
(d) He forgot to lock the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dupin surprised to learn that Captain Elias told Edmund?

2. The first time Edmund and Dupin go to the saloon together, what do they learn?

3. What type of book does Edmund's sister read?

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

5. What does another of the notices say?

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