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

2. What is in the brown jug provided by the Red Cow for the bell ringers during their ceremony?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Buttermilk.
(d) Wine.

3. What is Mr. Wilderspin's profession?
(a) He's the village blacksmith and mechanic.
(b) He's a farmer.
(c) He's the village doctor.
(d) He's the village grocer.

4. On what day of the year does the book open?
(a) The Fourth of July.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) New Year's Eve.

5. In what year was Tailor Paul made?
(a) 1358.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1592.
(d) 1614.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Wilbraham's relationship with the Thorpe family?

2. Who is the first character introduced in the novel?

3. To what event does Lord Peter go to find out more about the body found in Lady Thorpe's grave?

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

5. What is unusual about the underclothing found on the dead man's body?

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