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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. At the bank, who is the author of the urgent message Mr. Poley hands Peterson?
(a) Mr. Rachett.
(b) Mr. Arnold.
(c) Fortnoy.
(d) Throck.

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

3. What does seeing himself in Edmund lead Poe to do?
(a) Relate to Edmund's twin sister as well.
(b) Try to make Edmund as unhappy as he is.
(c) Think of himself as Edmund's father.
(d) Try to give Edmund a better ending to his own story.

4. At the beginning of the story, how long have the children been alone?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Ten days.
(d) Two hours.

5. What happens to Edmund when he confronts his sister's kidnapper?
(a) He is tied up.
(b) He is knocked into the harbor.
(c) He is taken onto the ship.
(d) He is knocked unconscious.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book's prologue is particularly engaging for its target audience of _____.

2. What is lost from the ship besides the two men aboard?

3. In what year does the story take place?

4. What does Edmund do to save his sister?

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

(see the answer key)

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