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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 breakfast does Mrs. Venables serve the bell ringers after their ceremony ends?
(a) Coffee, eggs, and bacon.
(b) French toast and fresh strawberries.
(c) Porridge and milk.
(d) Pancakes and sausage.

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

3. How long is the change-ringing or bell-ringing ceremony that Reverend Venables is planning in the opening chapter scheduled to last?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) Twenty minutes.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Nine hours.

4. What flower does Hilary Thorpe take to Mrs. Venables for the church at Easter?
(a) White narcissi.
(b) Yellow irises.
(c) Red tulips.
(d) Blue morning glories.

5. How does Nobby Cranton respond when Lord Peter shows him the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry?
(a) He seizes the paper and runs away with it.
(b) He grabs the paper and says it's from Deacon.
(c) He shows no response and says he doesn't recognize it.
(d) He denies knowing or killing Legros and faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what event does Lord Peter go to find out more about the body found in Lady Thorpe's grave?

2. What does Reverend Venables ask his parishioners to bring to the church in baskets during the flood?

3. How does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?

4. Who does Mrs. Wilbraham designate as Hilary Thorpe's trustee in handling the affairs of her estate?

5. Who is Samuel Snell?

(see the answer key)

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