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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lord Peter Dodges with Mr. Blundell and Passes Him.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what London jewel thief does Jeff Deacon steal Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds?
(a) Nobby Cranton.
(b) Jebediah Pratt.
(c) Carl Jonas.
(d) Stephen Redmond.

2. What do the injuries on the corpse's arms and ankles indicate to the doctor?
(a) That he was tied up before his death.
(b) That he was bitten by snakes before his death.
(c) That he was in a fight before his death.
(d) That he was burned before his death.

3. During the funeral for the dead stranger, about what is Lord Peter puzzling?
(a) The rope that tied the man up before his death.
(b) The bell ringing pattern for the funeral service.
(c) The man's identity.
(d) The reason the man might have been killed.

4. How does Mrs. Gates say the Thorpe family has always treated her?
(a) Cruelly and unfairly.
(b) They've been critical and condescending to her.
(c) They've been cheap and haven't paid her well.
(d) Like a member of the family.

5. Why does Sir Henry have little money to leave his daughter after his death?
(a) He has lost his fortune in bad investments.
(b) His former butler embezzled most of the family's funds.
(c) He has recompensed Mrs. Wilbraham for her stolen jewels.
(d) He has gambled away the family fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Russell?

2. At the inquest concerning the stranger's corpse found by Mr. Gotobed, what does Dr. Baines say about the blows to the dead man's skull?

3. What is unusual about the underclothing found on the dead man's body?

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

5. Who is Emily?

(see the answer key)

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