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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. What is the title of one of Edgar Allan Poe's famous mystery books?
(a) The Murder in the Rue Morte.
(b) The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
(c) The Murders in the Rue Morte.
(d) The Murder in the Rue Morgue.

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

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

4. 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) Rushes out of the store.
(d) Warns him to stay away from Dupin.

5. What promise does Sis make to Edmund before he leaves her alone in the room?
(a) If their aunt returns, Sis will take responsibility for his leaving.
(b) She'll let him have most of the food he buys.
(c) She won't go out while he's gone.
(d) She'll call a neighbor if she needs help.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time Edmund and Dupin go to the saloon together, what do they learn?

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

3. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.

4. When Dupin identifies Rachett as Edmund's step-father, what does Edmund tell him about the reason his mother came to America?

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

(see the answer key)

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