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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 relationship between the murder victims and the first person interviewed about them.
(a) There was no relationship.
(b) They disapproved of each other.
(c) Good terms.
(d) Constantly fighting.

2. What phrase did the third witness claim to have heard outside the crime scene?
(a) Oh my God.
(b) Deja vu.
(c) Como estas.
(d) Mon Dieu.

3. What is Dupin's relationship to the first interviewed person?
(a) He used to date them.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They are related.
(d) There is no relationship.

4. What is Dupin's interest in the case?
(a) To clear the man who was arrested.
(b) To find justice for the women.
(c) He hates the real killer.
(d) He feels it is his duty as a citizen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dupin respond to a direct though in another person's head?

2. What does Dupin spend time investigating?

3. How does The Narrator generally feel toward Dupin?

4. How many voices did the policeman claim to hear inside the Rue Morgue?

5. What does the Narrator claim is the most analytical game?

(see the answer key)

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