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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is on the scrap of paper Edmund finds in Mrs. Whitman's house?
(a) It is a message to Mrs. Whitman.
(b) It is unreadable.
(c) It is a message from Edmund's sister.
(d) It is a message to Dupin.

2. Where does Edmund take the man he encounters on the street at the beginning of the story?
(a) Ann Street.
(b) Shamrock Street.
(c) Windemere Street.
(d) Wickenden Street.

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

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

5. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?
(a) Foil.
(b) Cellophane.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Waxed paper.

6. How does Dupin learn that Aunty Pru was told of Edmund's mother's location?
(a) A sailor.
(b) A banker.
(c) An ad in a newspaper.
(d) A letter from Edmund's mother.

7. What does Dupin find in the bank vault?
(a) Money.
(b) Edmund's sister.
(c) A corpse.
(d) A piece of string.

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

9. Who is Sherlock Holmes?
(a) A real-life criminal from the nineteenth century.
(b) A fictional detective influenced by Poe's character.
(c) A fictional criminal influenced by Poe's character.
(d) A real-life detective from the nineteenth century.

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

11. Poe's main character in one of his famous mystery books was the first to use a combination of ____.
(a) Humor and seriousness.
(b) Wits, evidence, and the powers of reason.
(c) Passion and reason.
(d) Forensic evidence and laboratory results.

12. What is Edmund's sister's real name?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Sissy.
(d) Not revealed.

13. What is the only item missing after Edmund's room is ransacked?
(a) A photograph of his aunt and mother.
(b) A drawing of his sister.
(c) A photograph of his sister.
(d) A drawing of his aunt and mother.

14. Why are the children alone at the beginning of the story?
(a) Their parents are out for the evening.
(b) They are orphans.
(c) They are waiting for their aunt's return.
(d) A neighbor is looking after them.

15. What does Dupin asks Edmund to do when they first meet?
(a) Help him get a job.
(b) Help him write a story.
(c) Deliver a letter.
(d) Solve a mystery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, what does Mrs. Whitman ask Edmund about Dupin?

2. After Edmund's room is ransacked, what does Edmund tell Dupin about his stepfather, Mr. Rachett?

3. Where does Peterson live?

4. What does Edmund call his sister?

5. When they first meet, in exchange for Edmund's help, what does Dupin agree to do?

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