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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. Where does Edmund go to buy food for himself and Sis?
(a) An inn.
(b) A saloon.
(c) A pastry shop.
(d) A corner store.

2. When Edmund first mentions Rachett's name, where does Dupin remember hearing the name?
(a) The inquest.
(b) The tavern.
(c) The clothing store.
(d) The docks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Auguste Dupin?

2. When Edmund sees the corpse at the docks, at the beginning of the story, who does he identify her as?

3. At the beginning of the story, how long have the children been alone?

4. After Edmund returns home at the beginning of the story, what is his most pressing goal?

5. When they investigate the room that faces Edmund's room, what do Edmund and Dupin find?

(see the answer key)

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