1. What does another of the notices say?
(a) Arnold can be reached at the Providence Bank.
(b) Arnold is demanding a ransom for Edmund's sister.
(c) Arnold resides at the Hotel American House.
(d) Arnold is demanding a ransom for Edmund's mother.

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

3. What promise does Sis make to Edmund before he leaves her alone in the room?
(a) If their aunt returns, Sis will take responsibility for his leaving.
(b) She'll call a neighbor if she needs help.
(c) She won't go out while he's gone.
(d) She'll let him have most of the food he buys.

4. When Dupin first meets Throck, what does he observes about him?
(a) He is a former military man.
(b) He is a former detective.
(c) He is a former convict.
(d) He is a father.

5. How does Edmund convince Poe to help him find his sister?
(a) Offering to help him write his story.
(b) Withholding his liquor.
(c) Complimenting him on his detective skills.
(d) Threatening to tear up his story.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edward goes to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, according to the posted sign, who is offering a reward for the location of Mrs. G. Rachett?

2. What does Edmund do to save his sister?

3. When Edmund figures out where his sister is, who accompanies him to rescue her?

4. As Dupin leaves the bank, what work by Poe does Peterson tell Dupin that he likes?

5. Who does Dupin tell Edmund that Rachett has killed?

(see the answer key)

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