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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plain Hunting.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Potty Peake claim to have seen talking in the church with Legros before the man's murder?
(a) Nobby Cranton.
(b) Will Thoday.
(c) James Thoday.
(d) Jeff Deacon.

2. With what London jewel thief does Jeff Deacon steal Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds?
(a) Carl Jonas.
(b) Nobby Cranton.
(c) Jebediah Pratt.
(d) Stephen Redmond.

3. How does Reverend Venables help his parishioners pay their tithes?
(a) He gives them jobs to earn money to use to tithe.
(b) He advises them on investments to help them prosper.
(c) He serves as pastor for free so the church has more money.
(d) He loans them money to do so.

4. What does Hilary Thorpe find in the church belfry while helping Mrs. Venables ready the church for the Easter service?
(a) A piece of French writing paper with strange writing on it.
(b) Mrs. Wilbraham's stolen necklace.
(c) A silver candlestick.
(d) A lost painting of Christ.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the inquest concerning the stranger's corpse found by Mr. Gotobed, what does Dr. Baines say about the blows to the dead man's skull?

2. Why does the Chief Constable send Lord Peter to France to investigate the dead man's letter instead of sending a policeman?

3. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?

4. What decorative aspect of the church's roof impresses Lord Peter when he first glimpses it?

5. Why can't Lord Peter and Bunter spend the night at the Red Cow, the local inn in Fenchurch St. Paul?

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