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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. After the bell ringing ceremony, what news does the Reverend Venables receive about Lady Thorpe?
(a) She has fallen and broken her hip.
(b) She is dying of influenza.
(c) She is in a coma after a car accident.
(d) She is going to give the church a large donation.

2. Who does Lord Peter think the man he sees on New Year's Day in Fenchurch St. Paul might be?
(a) Nobby Cranton.
(b) Jeff Deacon.
(c) Stephen Redmond.
(d) Wally Pratt.

3. Why does Sir Henry have little money to leave his daughter after his death?
(a) He has recompensed Mrs. Wilbraham for her stolen jewels.
(b) He has gambled away the family fortune.
(c) His former butler embezzled most of the family's funds.
(d) He has lost his fortune in bad investments.

4. About what has Reverend Venables written a brochure that he gives Lord Peter to read?
(a) The history of the Anglican church.
(b) The history of Fenchurch St. Paul.
(c) Change-ringing.
(d) The gospel of Luke.

5. What is Reverend Venables' first name?
(a) Theodore.
(b) James.
(c) Addison.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Hilary Thorpe?

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

4. Who besides Mr. Gotobed has keys to the coke-house in which Mr. Gotobed the church sexton keeps his gravedigging tools?

5. What color is Hilary Thorpe's hair?

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