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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. What is Bunter's relationship to Lord Peter Wimsey?
(a) He's Lord Peter's friend.
(b) He's Lord Peter's cousin.
(c) He's Lord Peter's butler.
(d) He's Lord Peter's neighbor.

2. While talking with Lord Peter after the stranger's funeral, who does Hilary Thorpe suggest might know when her mother's grave was disturbed?
(a) Mrs. Gates.
(b) Potty Peakes.
(c) Mrs. Venables.
(d) Hezekiah Lavender.

3. Who besides Mr. Gotobed has keys to the coke-house in which Mr. Gotobed the church sexton keeps his gravedigging tools?
(a) Reverend Venables.
(b) Emily.
(c) Mrs. Gates.
(d) Will Thoday.

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

5. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?
(a) Lord Peter is known for his discretion.
(b) Lord Peter is known for his amateur sleuthing.
(c) Lord Peter is a policeman by profession.
(d) Lord Peter is visiting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hilary Thorpe want to be when she grows up?

2. What do the injuries on the corpse's arms and ankles indicate to the doctor?

3. How old is Hilary Thorpe?

4. What is Reverend Venables' first name?

5. Who does Lord Peter suggest as a substitute change-ringer for Will Thoday in the church's ceremony?

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