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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the prologue, where is the children's mother?
(a) Missing.
(b) Looking for her sister.
(c) Begging for food.
(d) Shopping.

3. Why didn't Edmund want to leave his sister alone?
(a) The neighborhood is unsafe.
(b) Someone threatens to kidnap her.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She is ill.

4. What street does Edmund live on?
(a) Windemere Street.
(b) Ann Street.
(c) Shamrock Street.
(d) Wickenden Street.

5. After Edmund returns home at the beginning of the story, what is his most pressing goal?
(a) Find his mother.
(b) Find more food.
(c) Find his aunt.
(d) Find his sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of one of Edgar Allan Poe's famous mystery books?

2. At the beginning of the story, how long have the children been alone?

3. How does Edmund get home with the food for himself and his sister?

4. Where does Edmund go to buy food for himself and Sis?

5. In what month does the story begin?

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