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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. Why does the Chief Constable send Lord Peter to France to investigate the dead man's letter instead of sending a policeman?
(a) They don't have enough evidence for a policeman to go.
(b) Lord Peter can work under cover more easily than a cop.
(c) Lord Peter speaks fluent French and will pay his own way.
(d) Lord Peter is a member of the French police force.

2. Who is on the top of the bell-chamber ladder, able to witness James Thoday's removal of Deacon's body from the church?
(a) Nobby Cranton.
(b) Potty Peake.
(c) Mrs. Gates.
(d) Bunter.

3. To whom is Mary Thoday married when Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds are stolen?
(a) To Potty Peakes.
(b) To Jeff Deacon.
(c) To Nobby Cranton.
(d) To Hezekiah Lavender.

4. Who does Nobby Cranton fear will recognize him in Fenchurch St. Paul despite his efforts to disguise himself?
(a) Harry Gotobed.
(b) Mrs. Gates.
(c) Reverend Venables.
(d) Mary Deacon, now Mary Thoday.

5. How many bell ringers does Fenchurch St. Paul have?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the numbers written on the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry turn out to be?

2. Who is Stephen Driver?

3. At the inquest concerning the stranger's corpse found by Mr. Gotobed, what does Dr. Baines say about the blows to the dead man's skull?

4. How old is Hilary Thorpe?

5. What does the person to whom Hilary Thorpe sends the French paper she finds in the church belfry think the writing on the paper is?

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