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

2. The prologue introduces the reader to all of the following EXCEPT _____.
(a) Edgar Allan Poe.
(b) The novel's's setting.
(c) Edmund and his sister.
(d) A missing mother and aunt.

3. What is Edmund's sister's real name?
(a) Not revealed.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Sissy.
(d) Margaret.

4. What is on the scrap of paper Edmund finds in Mrs. Whitman's house?
(a) It is a message to Dupin.
(b) It is unreadable.
(c) It is a message to Mrs. Whitman.
(d) It is a message from Edmund's sister.

5. To whom does Edmund give the second letter that Dupin asks him to deliver?
(a) Throck.
(b) Mrs. Whitman.
(c) Fortnoy.
(d) A maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they first meet, in exchange for Edmund's help, what does Dupin agree to do?

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

3. When Dupin goes to the courthouse, what do Thock and Fortnoy testify about?

4. In Dupin and Throck's first meeting, what does Throck tell Dupin he has been hired to do?

5. What is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?

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