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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. How much money does Edmund have at the beginning of the story?
(a) A dollar.
(b) A penny.
(c) A dime.
(d) A nickel.

2. After Edmund's mother is recovered, what does Poe think about finding Edmund's sister?
(a) It is only worth it to him if Edmund keeps him supplied with liquor.
(b) It is pointless because she is probably dead.
(c) It is more important that writing his story.
(d) It is less important than writing his story.

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

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

5. What does Dupin want Edmund to find out at the docks?
(a) Whether Sis is hiding on a ship.
(b) Whether there's a ship called The Lady Liberty.
(c) Whether Mrs. Powers will consent to Dupin's courting of Mrs. Whitman.
(d) Whether Captain Elias was involved in a murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dupin goes to the courthouse, what do Thock and Fortnoy testify about?

2. What type of man does Edmund meet on his way home in the prologue?

3. Who is Auguste Dupin?

4. Who is Fortnoy?

5. When Edmund enters his room with the food for himself and his sister, what state is his sister in?

(see the answer key)

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