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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 type of book does Edmund's sister read?
(a) Nursery rhymes.
(b) Songs.
(c) Fairy tales.
(d) Mysteries.

2. At the clothier's shop, what does the large man do when he sees Edmund?
(a) Offers to buy him a coat.
(b) Ignores him.
(c) Rushes out of the store.
(d) Warns him to stay away from Dupin.

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

4. What does the piece of paper that is slipped under the door of Edmund's room tell Dupin?
(a) Not to get involved.
(b) To meet Mrs. Whitman.
(c) To meet William Arnold at the Hotel American House.
(d) An important clue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As he leaves the bank, what does Dupin tell Peterson his name is?

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

3. What does Dupin want Edmund to find out at the docks?

4. When Edward goes to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, according to the posted sign, who is offering a reward for the location of Mrs. G. Rachett?

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

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