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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lord Peter is Taken from Lead and Makes Third Place.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Stephen Driver?
(a) A church deacon.
(b) The village veterinarian.
(c) A stranger who recently asked Mr. Wilderspin for a job.
(d) Lady Thorpe's physician.

2. Who is the first character introduced in the novel?
(a) Lord Peter Wimsey.
(b) Reverend Venables.
(c) Bunter.
(d) Will Thoday.

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

4. What color is Hilary Thorpe's hair?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

5. Why can't Will Thoday ring his bell in the ceremony planned by Reverend Venables in the opening chapter of the book?
(a) He has broken his arm.
(b) He is out of town on holiday and therefore unavailable.
(c) He's been arrested for murder and is in jail.
(d) He has influenza.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the change-ringing or bell-ringing ceremony that Reverend Venables is planning in the opening chapter scheduled to last?

2. How many bell ringers does Fenchurch St. Paul have?

3. Which bell does Hezekiah Lavender ring?

4. In what year was Tailor Paul made?

5. What flower does Hilary Thorpe take to Mrs. Venables for the church at Easter?

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