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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. What is Edmund's sister's real name?
(a) Sissy.
(b) Not revealed.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Margaret.

2. What does Dupin NOT tell Edmund about his mother?
(a) She is dead.
(b) She followed her husband to Providence.
(c) She sent an urgent message to her sister.
(d) She has been held captive by Rachett.

3. Who is Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books?
(a) Auguste Dupine.
(b) August Dupine.
(c) August Dupin.
(d) Auguste Dupin.

4. Which fictional detective did Poe's writings influence?
(a) Hercule Parrot.
(b) Hercules Parrot.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Hercules Poirot.

5. Given what he learns at the portrait studio, what does Dupin come to believe?
(a) Both Edmund's aunt and his mother are dead.
(b) Edmund's aunt is still alive.
(c) Either Edmund's aunt or his mother is still alive.
(d) Edmund's mother is still alive.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. With whom is Dupin's first encounter at the cemetery?

5. What two things does this novel incorporate?

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