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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 Dupin tell Edmund about Mr. Arnold?
(a) He is Edmund's aunt's murderer.
(b) He is Edmund's mother's murderer.
(c) He is Edmund's father.
(d) He is Edmund's step-father.

2. For what reason does Dupin believe Edmund's sister was abducted?
(a) So she could lead Edmund out of his room.
(b) So she could be held for ransom.
(c) So she could lead Rachett to Edward's mother.
(d) So she could assist with the bank robbery.

3. Who is Fortnoy?
(a) A night watchman.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A ship's captain.

4. At the end, what does Edmund come to realize about Poe's agenda?
(a) He is mainly concerned with helping Edmund.
(b) He is mainly concerned with giving up alcohol.
(c) He is mainly concerned with his story.
(d) He is mainly concerned with courting Mrs. Whitman.

5. What does Dupin NOT tell Edmund about Arnold's classified ad?
(a) It was placed by Rachett.
(b) It was intended to get a reaction from Edmund's aunt.
(c) It brought Rachett and Peterson together.
(d) It was placed by Peterson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edmund's sister's real name?

2. What does Edmund realizes about the meaning of the word "Sunrise" in the decoded message?

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

4. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?

5. When he stops on his way to the cemetery, what does Dupin imagine that he sees?

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