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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Cuckolding | Part 2, Vexed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Burnham's official job?
(a) Supervising architect
(b) Chief accountant
(c) Chief of construction
(d) Supervising landscape architect

2. What does Holmes sell to Ned?
(a) His car
(b) His horse
(c) His pharmarcy
(d) His hotel

3. What is the name of Ned's wife?
(a) Julia
(b) Helena
(c) Winona
(d) Fanny

4. Who is the secretary of the board of architects?
(a) Hunt
(b) Sullivan
(c) Burnham
(d) Root

5. When does Gertrude become uneasy?
(a) When she sees a cat
(b) When Ned enters the room
(c) When Holmes enters the room
(d) When she sees a dog

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character dies in this chapter?

2. Who is Holmes paying attention to in this chapter?

3. What color eyes does Herman Mudgett have?

4. What is Holmes' building nicknamed by the locals?

5. What problems are happening in America during this time?

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