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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edmund's sister convince him to do in the Prologue?
(a) Look for a job.
(b) Go out to buy food.
(c) Beg for food.
(d) Stay inside.

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

3. Where does Peterson live?
(a) The American Apartments.
(b) The American Motel.
(c) The Hotel American House.
(d) The American Inn.

4. What does Edmund see on the tavern wall?
(a) A poster advertising a reward for finding Mrs. G. Rachett.
(b) A poster advertising a ransom for the return of Edmund's aunt.
(c) A poster advertising a reward for finding the bank robbers.
(d) A poster advertising a ransom for the return of Edmund's sister.

5. What does Mrs. Whitman ask Dupin to do in front of her guests?
(a) Do a drawing of her face.
(b) Pose for her.
(c) Have a type of photograph of his face made.
(d) Keep a picture of her in his wallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Edmund's room is ransacked, what does Edmund tell Dupin about his stepfather, Mr. Rachett?

2. How does Edmund escape his pursuer at the docks?

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

4. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.

5. When introducing him to her guests, how does Mrs. Whitman refer to Dupin?

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