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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he is at Mrs. Whitman's house to deliver Dupin's letter, what does Edmund hear Mrs. Powers say she thinks Mrs. Whitman should do?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Marry Mr. Poe.
(c) Remain unmarried.
(d) Marry Mr. Arnold.

2. What does Dupin learn is the cause of Edmund's aunt's death?
(a) A suicide.
(b) A murder.
(c) An accident.
(d) Undetermined.

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

4. In what month does the story begin?
(a) January.
(b) September.
(c) November.
(d) March.

5. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?
(a) Elderly.
(b) Youthful.
(c) A detective.
(d) Frightening.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edmund returns home at the beginning of the story, what is his most pressing goal?

2. What does the piece of paper that is slipped under the door of Edmund's room tell Dupin?

3. Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books was the first to use a combination of ____.

4. 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?

5. Who is Fortnoy?

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