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

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

3. What flower does Hilary Thorpe take to Mrs. Venables for the church at Easter?
(a) Red tulips.
(b) White narcissi.
(c) Blue morning glories.
(d) Yellow irises.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Emily?

2. What breakfast does Mrs. Venables serve the bell ringers after their ceremony ends?

3. How does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?

4. What is Bunter's relationship to Lord Peter Wimsey?

5. Why can't Will Thoday ring his bell in the ceremony planned by Reverend Venables in the opening chapter of the book?

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