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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. Where was all the furniture located at the Rue Morgue?
(a) 1st floor.
(b) Basement.
(c) 4th floor.
(d) 5th floor.

2. What tool was the animal using when the man walked in on him?
(a) A pen.
(b) A razor.
(c) A fork.
(d) A knife.

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

4. What is the name of the actor that Dupin remarks on?
(a) Maleno.
(b) Sporkson.
(c) Trimmel.
(d) Chantilly.

5. Which of the following is mentioned in the epigraph?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Athena.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Hercules.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Rue Morgue?

2. What is the purpose of the epigraph in the beginning of the story?

3. What did the animal do to the older victim?

4. Who does Dupin explain his hypothesis to first?

5. Dupin's comments about the actor are a direct response to whose thoughts?

(see the answer key)

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