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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. Who is able to back up the policeman's story?
(a) A shop owner.
(b) A tenant in the building.
(c) A salesman.
(d) A neighbor.

2. What type of home do Dupin and the narrator live in?
(a) Mansion.
(b) A single family home.
(c) Shack.
(d) Trailer.

3. What does Dupin say has the best chance of owning the animal he is looking for?
(a) A child.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A man in prison.
(d) A woman.

4. Where was the older murder victim cut?
(a) Wrist.
(b) Throat.
(c) Legs.
(d) Various locations.

5. What does Duping believe is true about the killer?
(a) He hated the women with a passion.
(b) He was very hairy.
(c) He had unusual strength.
(d) He could not speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dupin believes he know who the killer is, what does he give The Narrator?

2. How is Madame L'Espanaye related to Camille?

3. When the news report is read by Dupin, what does he realize?

4. What evidence exists against Adolphe?

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

(see the answer key)

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