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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 does Edmund buy for himself and his sister?
(a) Bread.
(b) Scones.
(c) Kidney pie.
(d) Meat.

2. When Edmund enters his room with the food for himself and his sister, what state is his sister in?
(a) She is in tears.
(b) She is asleep.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is missing.

3. How does Edmund get home with the food for himself and his sister?
(a) He walks.
(b) By bicycle.
(c) By bus.
(d) He runs.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Auguste Dupin?

2. After they discuss Edmund's step-father, who does Dupin send Edmund to speak to at the docks?

3. How does Dupin determine that Edmund's sister must have gotten out of the room she shares with Edmund?

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

5. Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books was the first to use a combination of ____.

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