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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 does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?
(a) He thinks it a hobby unsuited to Lord Peter's social class.
(b) He thinks Lord Peter's sleuthing abilities are exaggerated.
(c) He scoffs at Lord Peter's lack of professional credentials.
(d) He wants to join Lord Peter in solving murder mysteries.

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

3. How many bell ringers does Fenchurch St. Paul have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

4. Which bell does Hezekiah Lavender ring?
(a) Gaude.
(b) Tailor Paul.
(c) Jericho.
(d) Batty Thomas.

5. 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?
(a) He believes they were caused by a baseball bat.
(b) He believes they were caused by a fireplace poker.
(c) He believes they caused the man's death.
(d) He believes they all occurred after death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?

2. The day after Lady Thorpe's funeral, where does Mrs. Gates find her wreath instead of on the grave where it was placed?

3. Which bell at Fenchurch St. Paul is said to have killed two men?

4. What is Mr. Wilderspin's first name?

5. Who finds a strange man's corpse in Lady Thorpe's grave?

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