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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 does Dupin claim to know?
(a) The head of police.
(b) A group of sailors.
(c) The head politician in his area.
(d) The mayor.

2. Why are the murder victims the only ones living in the Rue Morgue?
(a) They were recluses.
(b) Nobody wanted to live with them.
(c) They tired of tenants.
(d) There wasn't enough space for more people.

3. What did Adolphe carry for the murder victim when he walked her home?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Furniture.
(c) Gold.
(d) Books.

4. What does the Narrator claim doesn't make a good player?
(a) Faith.
(b) Analysis.
(c) Memorization.
(d) Common sense.

5. What happened when the man walked in on the animal?
(a) The animal did not notice.
(b) A struggle ensued.
(c) The animal ran off immediately.
(d) The animal stabbed him.

Short Answer Questions

1. To Dupin, what quality of the murder defies any motive?

2. What is the first event that leads to Dupin analyzing a thought that the narrator has?

3. What is the name of the actor that Dupin remarks on?

4. How did Dupin describe the hair that he found when he conducted his own investigation?

5. What fact is determined about the chimney?

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