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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Edmund take the man he encounters on the street at the beginning of the story?
(a) Wickenden Street.
(b) Shamrock Street.
(c) Windemere Street.
(d) Ann Street.

2. In Dupin and Throck's first meeting, what does Throck tell Dupin he has been hired to do?
(a) Murder Edmund.
(b) Murder Edmund's sister.
(c) Find a relative of Edmund's.
(d) Solve the bank robbery.

3. Who does Dupin tell Edmund that Rachett has killed?
(a) His partner, Peterson.
(b) Edmund's sister.
(c) Edmund's aunt, believing her to be Edmund's mother.
(d) Edmund's mother, believing her to be Edmund's aunt.

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

5. Who does Mrs. Powers want her daughter to marry?
(a) Mr. Peterson.
(b) Mr. Poe.
(c) Mr. Poley.
(d) Mr. Arnold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who first used the locked-room concept?

3. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?

4. When Edmund first mentions Rachett's name, where does Dupin remember hearing the name?

5. What does another of the notices say?

(see the answer key)

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