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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 is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?
(a) A photograph of his aunt and mother.
(b) A drawing of his aunt and mother.
(c) A photograph of his sister.
(d) A drawing of his sister.

2. Which fictional detective did Poe's writings influence?
(a) Hercules Poirot.
(b) Hercules Parrot.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Hercule Parrot.

3. When Dupin goes to the courthouse, what do Thock and Fortnoy testify about?
(a) Abducting Edmund's sister.
(b) Witnessing the bank robbery.
(c) Killing Edmund's mother.
(d) Finding Aunt Pru's body.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books?

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

3. Where does Peterson live?

4. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?

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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