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

2. When Edmund arrives to rescue his sister, who is trying to take her away?
(a) Captain Elias and Fortnoy.
(b) Peterson and Rachett.
(c) Fortnoy and Throck.
(d) Captain Elias and Rachett.

3. What does Mrs. Whitman tells her guests that Dupin/Poe is?
(a) Edmund's father.
(b) A detective.
(c) Her suitor.
(d) An author.

4. How does Throck convince Poe to help him and Edmund find Edmund's sister?
(a) Threatening to tear up his story.
(b) Withholding his liquor.
(c) Giving him liquor.
(d) Bribing him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does seeing himself in Edmund lead Poe to do?

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

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

5. Who first used the locked-room concept?

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