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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 Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, what does Mrs. Whitman ask Edmund about Dupin?
(a) If he is trustworthy when drinking.
(b) If he is still in town.
(c) If he wants to marry her.
(d) If he has given up drinking.

2. As he prepares to meet Mrs. Whitman, who does Dupin tell Edmund he believes Edmund's aunt's murderer is?
(a) Poley.
(b) Throck.
(c) Fortnoy.
(d) Peterson.

3. How are the children feeling when the novel begins?
(a) Tired.
(b) Excited.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Cheerful.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Dupin leaves the bank, what work by Poe does Peterson tell Dupin that he likes?

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

3. What promise does Sis make to Edmund before he leaves her alone in the room?

4. Where do the children live?

5. In what year does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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