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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. How was the body placed in the chimney?
(a) Head first.
(b) It was impossible to tell.
(c) Feet first.
(d) Sideways.

2. On what topic do all testimonials disagree at the trial?
(a) The second voice heard in the room.
(b) The identity of one of the victims.
(c) The scene of the crime.
(d) The murder weapon.

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

4. How many pieces are a part of the first evidence found in the Rue Morgue?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

5. What second item would provide a way for the murderer to enter and escape from the windows?
(a) Shutters.
(b) A balcony.
(c) Tree branches.
(d) A clothing line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which body part of the older murder victim was falling off?

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

3. What does Dupin spend time investigating?

4. Why did the animal need help from the person of interest?

5. Who explained the younger victim's death at the trial?

(see the answer key)

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