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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 first piece of evidence found at the crime scene.
(a) Hard.
(b) Long.
(c) Broken.
(d) Clear.

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

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

4. What does Dupin believe he may have to do to the man who is coming to visit them?
(a) Turn him in to the police.
(b) Torture him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Detain him.

5. What does the person of interest tell Dupin?
(a) Why he killed the women.
(b) What weapon was used.
(c) The motive for the killer.
(d) The story of the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Rue Morgue once used for?

2. What second item would provide a way for the murderer to enter and escape from the windows?

3. What did Adolphe carry for the murder victim when he walked her home?

4. Which of the following languages is not claimed to be belonging to the second voice?

5. What did each witness identify?

(see the answer key)

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