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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Waters are Called Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what name does Bunter expect to find mail for the dead man?
(a) Jacques Andrea.
(b) Stephen Driver.
(c) Nobby Cranton.
(d) Bill Frankel.

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

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

4. In what year was Tailor Paul made?
(a) 1592.
(b) 1358.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1614.

5. Why does Sir Henry have little money to leave his daughter after his death?
(a) He has recompensed Mrs. Wilbraham for her stolen jewels.
(b) His former butler embezzled most of the family's funds.
(c) He has gambled away the family fortune.
(d) He has lost his fortune in bad investments.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what other Fenchurch St. Paul parishioner is Emily related?

3. How does Nobby Cranton try to disguise himself upon his return to Fenchurch St. Paul?

4. How does Mrs. Gates say the Thorpe family has always treated her?

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

(see the answer key)

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