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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Slow Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?
(a) He thinks it a hobby unsuited to Lord Peter's social class.
(b) He thinks Lord Peter's sleuthing abilities are exaggerated.
(c) He wants to join Lord Peter in solving murder mysteries.
(d) He scoffs at Lord Peter's lack of professional credentials.

2. When Mrs. Wilbraham dies, what is clasped in her hand?
(a) A crucifix.
(b) Her emeralds.
(c) A bottle of sleeping pills.
(d) A photo of her late husband.

3. Who does the Morning Star reporter want to interview after the stranger's funeral?
(a) Hezekiah Lavender.
(b) Superintendent Blundell.
(c) Lord Peter.
(d) Reverend Venables.

4. How do the police try to get Will and James Thoday to confess to Jeff Deacon's murder?
(a) They tell each that the other has confessed.
(b) They claim to have evidence incriminating the brothers.
(c) They put the brothers in a room with a hidden microphone.
(d) They lie about having an eyewitness to the crime.

5. Who does Lord Peter suggest as a substitute change-ringer for Will Thoday in the church's ceremony?
(a) Himself.
(b) Mrs. Bunter.
(c) Bunter.
(d) Mrs. Venables.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Suzanne Legros have?

2. Who is Samuel Snell?

3. What is Mr. Wilderspin's profession?

4. What does Hilary Thorpe want to be when she grows up?

5. Why does Superintendent Blundell suspect James Thoday might know something about the murder of the man found in Lady Thorpe's grave?

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