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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 sees the corpse at the docks, at the beginning of the story, who does he identify her as?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

2. Who is Throck?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A ship's captain.
(d) A night watchman.

3. When he is at Mrs. Whitman's house to deliver Dupin's letter, what does Edmund hear Mrs. Powers say she thinks Mrs. Whitman should do?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Marry Mr. Poe.
(c) Remain unmarried.
(d) Marry Mr. Arnold.

4. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Foil.
(c) Waxed paper.
(d) Cellophane.

5. Where does the story take place?
(a) Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Providence, Rhode Island.
(c) London, England.
(d) New York, New York.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The prologue introduces the reader to all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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

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

5. When Edmund enters his room with the food for himself and his sister, what state is his sister in?

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