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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 wants to join Lord Peter in solving murder mysteries.
(b) He scoffs at Lord Peter's lack of professional credentials.
(c) He thinks Lord Peter's sleuthing abilities are exaggerated.
(d) He thinks it a hobby unsuited to Lord Peter's social class.

2. Who is Mrs. Gates?
(a) A new church member.
(b) The Thorpe family's housekeeper.
(c) The cousin of Reverend Venables.
(d) Mrs. Venables' sister.

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

4. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?
(a) Lord Peter is visiting.
(b) Lord Peter is known for his amateur sleuthing.
(c) Lord Peter is a policeman by profession.
(d) Lord Peter is known for his discretion.

5. Which bell at Fenchurch St. Paul is said to have killed two men?
(a) John.
(b) Sabaoth.
(c) Batty Thomas.
(d) Gaude.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the injuries on the corpse's arms and ankles indicate to the doctor?

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

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

5. What kind of money is found in the dead man's pocket?

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