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

2. When Dupin goes to the courthouse, what do Thock and Fortnoy testify about?
(a) Abducting Edmund's sister.
(b) Witnessing the bank robbery.
(c) Killing Edmund's mother.
(d) Finding Aunt Pru's body.

3. When Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, where does Mrs. Whitman tell Edmund to have Dupin meet her?
(a) At the courthouse.
(b) At the cemetery behind her house.
(c) At the tavern.
(d) At the docks.

4. Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books was the first to use a combination of ____.
(a) Wits, evidence, and the powers of reason.
(b) Humor and seriousness.
(c) Forensic evidence and laboratory results.
(d) Passion and reason.

5. 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 ransom for the return of Edmund's aunt.
(d) A poster advertising a reward for finding Mrs. G. Rachett.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. What is the children's room like?

4. At the bank, who is the author of the urgent message Mr. Poley hands Peterson?

5. While Dupin is at Mrs. Whitman's home, what does Captain Elias tell Edmund at the docks?

(see the answer key)

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