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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tailor Paul is Called Before with a Single.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Mrs. Gates unhappy with the wreath Mrs. Coppins sends for Lady Thorpe's funeral?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Coppins has no right to send a wreath at all.
(b) She thinks the wreath is too small and cheap.
(c) She doesn't like artificial wreaths and prefers real ones.
(d) She thinks the wreath is too large and ostentatious.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Reverend Venables' first name?

2. Who do the Ashtons drive home in a snowstorm after finding him in his car on the side of the road, too ill with influenza to drive further?

3. After the bell ringing ceremony, what news does the Reverend Venables receive about Lady Thorpe?

4. About what does the sluice-keeper complain when Lord Peter and Bunter drive past the sluice gates?

5. To whom is Mary Thoday married when Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds are stolen?

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