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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. How old is Hilary Thorpe?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Eighteen.

2. How long has Mrs. Gates been working as the Thorpe family housekeeper?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Twenty-five years.
(d) Ten years.

3. Who is the Duke of Denver?
(a) The parish's richest parishioner.
(b) Hilary Thorpe's guardian.
(c) Lady Thorpe's old boyfriend.
(d) Lord Peter's brother.

4. What is the relationship of Jeff Deacon, the accused thief of the emeralds, to the Thorpe family?
(a) He's their former blacksmith.
(b) He's their former gardener.
(c) He's their former butler.
(d) He's their former chauffeur.

5. Who interviews Mrs. Gates?
(a) Lord Peter.
(b) Superintendent Blundell.
(c) Bunter.
(d) Reverend Venables.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which church bell is missing a rope after the murder, a rope likely used to tie up the murder victim prior to his death?

2. Who does Lord Peter think the man he sees on New Year's Day in Fenchurch St. Paul might be?

3. Who does Mrs. Gates accuse of moving her wreath from Lady Thorpe's grave?

4. What decorative aspect of the church's roof impresses Lord Peter when he first glimpses it?

5. Who do the Ashtons drive home in a snowstorm after finding him in his car on the side of the road, too ill with influenza to drive further?

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