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

2. Why do Mary Thoday and Will Thoday leave town?
(a) They fear Nobby Cranton will murder them.
(b) To dispose of the stolen emeralds.
(c) To remarry when they learn their union isn't legal.
(d) To flee arrest for the theft of the emeralds.

3. What is the weather like in the opening chapter of the book?
(a) It's snowing.
(b) It's raining.
(c) It's hot.
(d) It's foggy.

4. To what event does Lord Peter go to find out more about the body found in Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) The inquest about the corpse's death.
(b) A dinner party at the Rectory.
(c) Sunday morning services at Fenchurch St. Paul.
(d) A meeting of the village council.

5. Who do the police initially charge with the murder of Jean Legros?
(a) Mrs. Wilbraham.
(b) Nobby Cranton.
(c) James Thoday.
(d) Mary Thoday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Will Thoday withdraw from the bank on New Year's Eve?

2. What is Reverend Venables' first name?

3. Why does Mrs. Venables think the dead man is married?

4. How old is Hilary Thorpe?

5. Who kills Arthur Cobbleigh?

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