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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 clothier's shop, what does the large man do when he sees Edmund?
(a) Ignores him.
(b) Offers to buy him a coat.
(c) Warns him to stay away from Dupin.
(d) Rushes out of the store.

2. The first time Edmund and Dupin go to the saloon together, what do they learn?
(a) The Providence Bank has been robbed.
(b) A woman was killed by the docks.
(c) A man named Smith rented the room across from Edmund's.
(d) Sis was abducted from her room.

3. At the bank, who is the author of the urgent message Mr. Poley hands Peterson?
(a) Fortnoy.
(b) Throck.
(c) Mr. Arnold.
(d) Mr. Rachett.

4. What is the children's room like?
(a) Warm.
(b) Drafty.
(c) Unfurnished.
(d) Dark.

5. How are the children feeling when the novel begins?
(a) Excited.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Tired.
(d) Hungry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, what does Mrs. Whitman ask Edmund about Dupin?

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

4. What does Edmund see in the mausoleum?

5. After they discuss Edmund's step-father, who does Dupin send Edmund to speak to at the docks?

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