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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Will Thoday Goes in Quick and Comes out Slow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the numbers written on the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry turn out to be?
(a) A list of monetary donations to the church.
(b) A student's math homework.
(c) A coded Bible verse.
(d) Amounts withdrawn from Mrs. Wilbraham's bank account.

2. How does Nobby Cranton respond when Lord Peter shows him the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry?
(a) He denies knowing or killing Legros and faints.
(b) He grabs the paper and says it's from Deacon.
(c) He shows no response and says he doesn't recognize it.
(d) He seizes the paper and runs away with it.

3. What does Hilary Thorpe want to be when she grows up?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A writer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A missionary.

4. While talking with Lord Peter after the stranger's funeral, who does Hilary Thorpe suggest might know when her mother's grave was disturbed?
(a) Hezekiah Lavender.
(b) Potty Peakes.
(c) Mrs. Gates.
(d) Mrs. Venables.

5. From where does Potty Peake observe Will Thoday's interactions with Jeff Deacon in the church belfry?
(a) From the ladder leading up to the belfry.
(b) From behind Abbot Thomas' tomb.
(c) From the church rooftop.
(d) From the church choir loft.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the funeral for the dead stranger, about what is Lord Peter puzzling?

2. When Will Thoday realizes the body in Lady Thorpe's grave is Jeff Deacon's, why doesn't he tell anyone?

3. How does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?

4. Who provides Jeff Deacon with food while he's imprisoned in the church bellchamber?

5. To whom is Mary Thoday married when Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds are stolen?

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