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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the dagger usually kept?
(a) In a cabinet in Mr. Ackroyd's bedroom
(b) In a desk drawer in the library
(c) In a box in the billiard room
(d) In a table in the drawing room

2. What item was moved at the crime scene?
(a) A glass
(b) A table
(c) A cabinet
(d) A chair

3. Mr. Ackroyd's wife was which of the following?
(a) Mentally ill
(b) An alcoholic
(c) A drug addict
(d) A gambler

4. Who owns Fernly Park?
(a) Roger Ackroyd
(b) David Adams
(c) Robert Ackroyd
(d) Donald Adams

5. Why does Miss Gannet tell James that Mrs. Ferrars and Mr. Ackroyd broke off their engagement?
(a) Mrs. Ferrars was a gambler.
(b) Mr. Ackroyd was planning to move away.
(c) Mrs. Ferrars had an addiction to sleeping pills.
(d) Mrs. Ferrars planned to see someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. When James arrives at Fernly Park, what strange thing does Parker do?

2. James and Caroline talk about their new what in Chapter Three?

3. What is the name of the house that Mr. Ferrars left to his wife?

4. Ralph wants to avoid making Mr. Ackroyd angry for what reason?

5. Who does Mr. Ackroyd invite to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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