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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. Who is Auguste Dupin?
(a) A postal worker.
(b) A writer.
(c) A carpet salesman.
(d) A delivery man.

2. When they investigate the room that faces Edmund's room, what do Edmund and Dupin find?
(a) A large sum of money.
(b) A trail of blood.
(c) A button from Edmund's sister's shoe.
(d) A written message from Edmund's sister.

3. What is the children's room like?
(a) Unfurnished.
(b) Warm.
(c) Drafty.
(d) Dark.

4. Why are the children alone at the beginning of the story?
(a) Their parents are out for the evening.
(b) They are orphans.
(c) They are waiting for their aunt's return.
(d) A neighbor is looking after them.

5. In what year does the story take place?
(a) 1748.
(b) 1884.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1848.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does the story begin?

2. At the bank, who is the author of the urgent message Mr. Poley hands Peterson?

3. How are the children feeling when the novel begins?

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

5. What does the piece of paper that is slipped under the door of Edmund's room tell Dupin?

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