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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 each witness identify?
(a) A Spanish voice.
(b) A Swedish voice.
(c) A French voice.
(d) An Italian voice.

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

3. Who does Dupin believe the killer is?
(a) An unknown animal.
(b) An orangutan.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A tiger.

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

5. How does Dupin feel about the police investigation of the murders?
(a) Appreciation.
(b) Proud.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Envious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dupin believe the police arrested the man they did?

2. What was the animal doing when the man followed him and found him elsewhere?

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

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

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

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