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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dodging.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after Lady Thorpe's funeral, where does Mrs. Gates find her wreath instead of on the grave where it was placed?
(a) On the church altar for Sunday services.
(b) In the garbage at the Rectory.
(c) On the mantel in the family's home.
(d) To the side of the grave.

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

3. What makes the police and Lord Peter certain that Will Thoday could not have buried Jeff Deacon in Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) The evidence does not implicate Will as the killer.
(b) Will is ill and weak from influenza at the time of the murder.
(c) Will has an airtight alibi for the night of the murder.
(d) Will is not a violent man.

4. From what illness does Sir Henry Thorpe die?
(a) Leukemia.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Influenza.

5. Why does Jean Legros tell Suzanne he is going to England?
(a) To dispose of some property and get money for the family.
(b) To divorce her.
(c) To visit a sick friend.
(d) To straighten out some legal troubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which bell does Hezekiah Lavender ring?

2. What bell is rung at Fenchurch St. Paul when people in the parish die?

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

4. With what London jewel thief does Jeff Deacon steal Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds?

5. When Jeff Deacon tells Will Thoday he's come back to Fenchurch for money, what does Will think Deacon means?

(see the answer key)

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