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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. Describe the body found in the chimney.
(a) An old woman.
(b) An animal.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A child.

2. Who is described as using calculation, not analysis?
(a) Chess players.
(b) The Narrator.
(c) Dupin.
(d) Draughts players.

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

4. Where does Dupin place an ad?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) On television.
(c) On a bulletin board at the store.
(d) On the radio.

5. What could the police hear from outside the Rue Morgue?
(a) Animal sounds.
(b) Screams.
(c) Crashing sounds.
(d) The sound of a car starting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What specific type of person does the narrator claim is often incapable of analysis?

2. Who did the policeman believe the first voice belonged to?

3. What does Dupin hope the ad will do directly?

4. What is Dupin's only luxury?

5. What did the animal do to the older victim?

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