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

2. How does Dupin know the man who was arrested for the murders?
(a) The man wrote a letter to Dupin.
(b) The man helped Dupin with something.
(c) The man was a waiter at a restaurant Dupin frequented.
(d) The man sold Dupin a detective story.

3. How does Dupin get to the crime scene?
(a) He sneaks in through a window.
(b) He breaks open the gate.
(c) He breaks down the door.
(d) He is given permission.

4. Which body part of the older murder victim was falling off?
(a) Head.
(b) Hands.
(c) Her body was cut entirely in half.
(d) Feet.

5. Who is shocked by Dupin's comments about the actor?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The actor.
(c) The sailor.
(d) A passerby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did each witness identify?

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

3. Where was all the furniture located at the Rue Morgue?

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

5. How did the animal respond to the man when he was caught?

(see the answer key)

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