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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator describe as madmen?

2. What does the salesman in the story sell?

3. In his ad, what does Dupin claim to possess?

4. What woke up the neighbors of the Rue Morgue?

5. Which of the following words describes The Narrator?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dupin want to visit the crime scene?

2. What aspects of the case does Dupin feel are the most important?

3. Who could be considered the antagonist in the story? Why?

4. What did the sailor plan to do with the orangutan?

5. Describe Adolphe's encounter with Madame L'Espanaye.

6. Describe the relationship between the laundress and the two murdered women.

7. Describe the reason why you think the title was chosen.

8. Describe the location of Madame L'Espanaye's daughter's body.

9. Why does Dupin give The Narrator a pistol?

10. Compare Dupin to the police.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the story's title relate to the plot, setting, and characters?

Essay Topic 2

How does Poe build suspense in the story? Find three specific examples and analyze them.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Dupin want to help solve the murder? Does he feel it is his responsibility or does he have another reason?

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