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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 does Dupin tell The Narrator about the case?
(a) It is not unsolvable.
(b) Somebody needs to analyze the crime scene.
(c) He knows who the real killer is.
(d) He compares it to a piece of literature.

2. What are the only possible manners of escape from the Rue Morgue for the murderer?
(a) Windows.
(b) Doors.
(c) A trapdoor on the floor.
(d) Chimneys.

3. How is Dupin different from his family?
(a) He is vindictive.
(b) He is sympathetic.
(c) He is mpoverished.
(d) He is wealthy.

4. How did the animal respond to the man when he was caught?
(a) He ran off.
(b) He became more peaceful.
(c) He was subdued.
(d) He threatened violence.

5. What is Adolphe's job?
(a) Shopowner.
(b) Clerk.
(c) Banker.
(d) Accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did each witness identify?

2. What happened to the man who helped the person of interest obtain the animal?

3. Who did Adolphe see when he accompanied the murder victim home?

4. What was the Rue Morgue once used for?

5. What kind of motive for murder does Dupin believe the man who was arrested has, despite the fact that he is the main suspect?

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