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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Dupin's interest in the case?
(a) He feels it is his duty as a citizen.
(b) He hates the real killer.
(c) To clear the man who was arrested.
(d) To find justice for the women.

2. When the person of interest enters Dupin's home, what does Dupin do?
(a) He locks the door.
(b) He handcuffs the man.
(c) He asks for the man's wallet.
(d) He shoots the man.

3. How does Dupin know the man who was arrested for the murders?
(a) The man sold Dupin a detective story.
(b) The man helped Dupin with something.
(c) The man was a waiter at a restaurant Dupin frequented.
(d) The man wrote a letter to Dupin.

4. Who goes with Dupin to the Rue Morgue?
(a) Adolphe.
(b) The laundress.
(c) The Narrator.
(d) The salesman.

5. How many neighbors did the police find outside the Rue Morgue?
(a) 10 to 20.
(b) 5 to 10.
(c) 30 to 40.
(d) 20 to 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Dupin and the narrator.

2. What are the police not focusing on, according to Dupin?

3. What is found on the neck of the younger murder victim?

4. Who is described as using calculation, not analysis?

5. Which of the following does the Narrator claim is an admirable skill?

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