1. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.
(a) Edmund may be guilty.
(b) Nothing is stolen.
(c) The victim's real name is unclear.
(d) The suspect could not possibly have entered the room.

2. What does Edmund read in Dupin's notebook at the tavern?
(a) A story based on Edmund's situation.
(b) A message to Mrs. Whitman.
(c) Dupin's true identity.
(d) A message to Edmund.

3. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?
(a) A ghost.
(b) Fortnoy.
(c) Dupin.
(d) Throck.

4. How does Dupin learn that Aunty Pru was told of Edmund's mother's location?
(a) A banker.
(b) A sailor.
(c) An ad in a newspaper.
(d) A letter from Edmund's mother.

5. When Edmund sees the corpse at the docks, at the beginning of the story, who does he identify her as?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

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. To whom does Edmund give the second letter that Dupin asks him to deliver?

3. What does Edmund call his sister?

4. Where does the story take place?

5. In the prologue, what does Edmund discover when he returns home?

(see the answer key)

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