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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. At the beginning of the story, how long have the children been alone?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two hours.

2. With whom is Dupin's second encounter at the cemetery?
(a) Edmund.
(b) Throck.
(c) Mrs. Whitman.
(d) Mrs. Powers.

3. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?
(a) Waxed paper.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Foil.
(d) Cellophane.

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

5. What does Edmund buy for himself and his sister?
(a) Meat.
(b) Scones.
(c) Bread.
(d) Kidney pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dupin tell Edmund that Rachett has killed?

2. When they return to Edmund's room after Edmund is attacked, what does Dupin tell Edmund to find?

3. In what month does the story begin?

4. Why didn't Edmund want to leave his sister alone?

5. The book's prologue is particularly engaging for its target audience of _____.

(see the answer key)

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