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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. At the time of the murder, where were both of the women?
(a) Both were outside.
(b) In different rooms.
(c) One was outside and one was inside.
(d) In the same room.

2. What did the man find the animal doing before it escaped?
(a) Washing the dishes.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Pretending to shave.

3. How does Dupin feel about the police investigation of the murders?
(a) Proud.
(b) Envious.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Appreciation.

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

5. Where did Dupin find hair when he conducted his own investigation?
(a) Near the chimney.
(b) Near Madame L'Espanaye.
(c) In the bathroom.
(d) Near the jewelry box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the neighbors outside trying to do to the Rue Morgue?

2. Which of the following languages is not claimed to be belonging to the second voice?

3. How did the person of interest obtain the animal?

4. Which word describes Dupin's family?

5. How did Dupin describe the hair that he found when he conducted his own investigation?

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