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

5. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?
(a) Throck.
(b) Fortnoy.
(c) A ghost.
(d) Dupin.

6. Where do the children live?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) In a cozy house.
(c) Above a saloon.
(d) In a tenement.

7. When he is at Mrs. Whitman's house to deliver Dupin's letter, what does Edmund hear Mrs. Powers say she thinks Mrs. Whitman should do?
(a) Remain unmarried.
(b) Marry Mr. Arnold.
(c) Marry Mr. Poe.
(d) Get a divorce.

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

9. In the prologue, what does Edmund discover when he returns home?
(a) He forgot to lock the door.
(b) He's forgotten his key.
(c) The door is still locked from the outside.
(d) His sister has opened the door.

10. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.
(a) Nothing is stolen.
(b) The victim's real name is unclear.
(c) The suspect could not possibly have entered the room.
(d) Edmund may be guilty.

11. When Edmund enters his room with the food for himself and his sister, what state is his sister in?
(a) She is missing.
(b) She is happy.
(c) She is asleep.
(d) She is in tears.

12. Where does the story take place?
(a) New York, New York.
(b) Providence, Rhode Island.
(c) London, England.
(d) Chicago, Illinois.

13. What is the title of one of Edgar Allan Poe's famous mystery books?
(a) The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
(b) The Murder in the Rue Morgue.
(c) The Murders in the Rue Morte.
(d) The Murder in the Rue Morte.

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

15. When Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, what does Mrs. Whitman ask Edmund about Dupin?
(a) If he is still in town.
(b) If he has given up drinking.
(c) If he is trustworthy when drinking.
(d) If he wants to marry her.