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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. As Dupin leaves the bank, what work by Poe does Peterson tell Dupin that he likes?
(a) The Raven.
(b) The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
(c) The Gold Bug.
(d) The Metamorphosis.

2. After they discuss Edmund's step-father, who does Dupin send Edmund to speak to at the docks?
(a) Captain Elias.
(b) Throck.
(c) Mr. Peterson.
(d) Mrs. Powers.

3. What does Dupin find in the bank vault?
(a) Money.
(b) Edmund's sister.
(c) A corpse.
(d) A piece of string.

4. How does Dupin determine that Edmund's sister must have gotten out of the room she shares with Edmund?
(a) Through a trap door in the floor.
(b) Through the window.
(c) Through the front door.
(d) Through the chimney.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first used the locked-room concept?

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

3. In what year does the story take place?

4. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?

5. What does Edmund read in Dupin's notebook at the tavern?

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