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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nobby Goes in Slow and Comes out Quick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stamp's color indicate about the dead man's letter?
(a) That it was mailed from Fenchurch St. Paul.
(b) That it was mailed from France.
(c) That it was sent from Germany.
(d) That it was sent from a prison.

2. Where does Lord Peter decide that the missing emeralds must be hidden?
(a) In the church venting system.
(b) In the church in Reverend Venables' office.
(c) Between the cherubims in the church roof.
(d) In a church bathroom.

3. At what event was Mrs. Wilbraham's emerald necklace stolen?
(a) At Lord Peter's Christmas Ball.
(b) At the church's New Year's Eve change-ringing ceremony.
(c) At Sir Henry and Lady Thorpe's wedding.
(d) At Hilary Thorpe's baptism.

4. Why can't Lord Peter and Bunter spend the night at the Red Cow, the local inn in Fenchurch St. Paul?
(a) The Red Cow doesn't have room for them.
(b) They have no money to pay for lodging.
(c) The Red Cow has closed for remodeling.
(d) The Red Cow has burned down.

5. Who does Mrs. Gates accuse of moving her wreath from Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) Mrs. Coppins.
(b) Potty Peakes.
(c) Hezekiah Lavender.
(d) Mr. Gotobed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what name does Bunter expect to find mail for the dead man?

2. What does the letter to the mysterious dead man concern?

3. What does Lord Peter do during World War I?

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

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

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