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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. Which of the following is the first sign of struggle at the crime scene?
(a) A ladder knocked over.
(b) A dresser moved in front of a door.
(c) Drawers pulled out.
(d) Jewelry stolen from the open box.

2. What type of home do Dupin and the narrator live in?
(a) Shack.
(b) Mansion.
(c) A single family home.
(d) Trailer.

3. What was the ribbon once used for?
(a) As a piece of jewelry.
(b) Holding hair.
(c) As a toy.
(d) As part of a dress.

4. Which of the following words did the policeman hear from outside the crime scene?
(a) Deja.
(b) Love.
(c) Disturb.
(d) Sacre.

5. How does Dupin describe the person who strangled the younger murder victim?
(a) A man with a lot of rage.
(b) A man with a lot of muscles.
(c) Not a human.
(d) A man with no regard for life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the murder victims cut with?

2. What location does Dupin claim to want to visit?

3. What does Dupin tell the person of interest that he has?

4. Which of the following statements is true about the older victim?

5. What was the older murder victim's job?

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