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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first chapter of the book, where does Reverend Venables suggest that Lord Peter and Bunter spend the night?
(a) In the church.
(b) At a local boarding house owned by James Thoday.
(c) At the Rectory.
(d) In the barn of a local farmer.

2. How many bell ringers does Fenchurch St. Paul have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

3. Why does the Chief Constable send Lord Peter to France to investigate the dead man's letter instead of sending a policeman?
(a) Lord Peter can work under cover more easily than a cop.
(b) Lord Peter speaks fluent French and will pay his own way.
(c) They don't have enough evidence for a policeman to go.
(d) Lord Peter is a member of the French police force.

4. Where do Lord Peter and Superintendent Blundell find the missing bell rope?
(a) In Lord Peter's car.
(b) In the churchyard well.
(c) In Potty Peakes' house.
(d) In the Rectory hall.

5. To whom is Mary Thoday married when Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds are stolen?
(a) To Potty Peakes.
(b) To Nobby Cranton.
(c) To Hezekiah Lavender.
(d) To Jeff Deacon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bunter's relationship to Lord Peter Wimsey?

2. Who is the Duke of Denver?

3. What is unusual about the condition of the hands of the corpse found in Lady Thorpe's grave?

4. Which church bell is missing a rope after the murder, a rope likely used to tie up the murder victim prior to his death?

5. What breakfast does Mrs. Venables serve the bell ringers after their ceremony ends?

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