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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. What is James Thoday's profession?
(a) He's a professional tennis player.
(b) He's a merchant marine.
(c) He's a teacher.
(d) He's a songwriter.

2. Which of the following people does not have a key to the belfry stairs?
(a) Reverend Venables.
(b) Hezekiah Lavender.
(c) Mr. Gotobed.
(d) James Thoday.

3. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?
(a) Lord Peter is a policeman by profession.
(b) Lord Peter is known for his discretion.
(c) Lord Peter is known for his amateur sleuthing.
(d) Lord Peter is visiting.

4. What is Mrs. Wilbraham's relationship with the Thorpe family?
(a) She's their next door neighbor.
(b) She's one of their cousins.
(c) She's their landlord.
(d) She's Mrs. Thorpe's sister.

5. What does James Thoday rent and use to give himself an alibi in the murder of Jeff Deacon?
(a) A computer.
(b) A car.
(c) A hall for a party.
(d) A motorbike.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Hilary Thorpe?

2. Who finds Nobby Cranton and takes Lord Peter to him?

3. Which bell does Hezekiah Lavender ring?

4. From where does Suzanne Legros initially claim her husband is?

5. When Mrs. Wilbraham dies, what is clasped in her hand?

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