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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Potty Peake observe Will Thoday's interactions with Jeff Deacon in the church belfry?
(a) From the ladder leading up to the belfry.
(b) From the church rooftop.
(c) From behind Abbot Thomas' tomb.
(d) From the church choir loft.

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

3. Why does Superintendent Blundell suspect James Thoday might know something about the murder of the man found in Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) James has killed someone before.
(b) James is late returning to his ship after shore leave.
(c) James is familiar with the church graveyard.
(d) James hellps bury people in the parish.

4. What is in the brown jug provided by the Red Cow for the bell ringers during their ceremony?
(a) Water.
(b) Beer.
(c) Buttermilk.
(d) Wine.

5. Who is Stephen Driver?
(a) Lady Thorpe's physician.
(b) A church deacon.
(c) A stranger who recently asked Mr. Wilderspin for a job.
(d) The village veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stamp's color indicate about the dead man's letter?

2. Why does M. Rozier want Lord Peter to dine with him at his home?

3. What are the emeralds wrapped in when they're discovered?

4. In what room at the Rectory does Lord Peter study the French underclothing found on the dead stranger?

5. How do the police try to get Will and James Thoday to confess to Jeff Deacon's murder?

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