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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does a local fisherman report that he took Cadet Stoddard?
(a) Tomkins Cove.
(b) Highland Falls.
(c) Peekskill.
(d) Stony Point.

2. What time does Poe arrive at Benny Havens' in Chapter 28?
(a) 5 minutes after midnight.
(b) 20 minutes to midnight.
(c) 11:45 p.m.
(d) 11:30 p.m.

3. How long have the Marquis family lived at the Academy in Chapter 24?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 13 years.
(c) 11 years.
(d) 10 years.

4. What is Lea doing when Landor first sees her in Chapter 24?
(a) Playing the pianoforte.
(b) Knitting.
(c) Reading.
(d) Embroidering.

5. After Poe had tea with the Marquis family, when did Lea Marquis say she was free to meet with him?
(a) Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m.
(b) Monday afternoon at 5 p.m.
(c) Tuesday afternon at 4:30 p.m.
(d) Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m.

6. What state legislature has passed a resolution calling for the abolition of the Academy in Chapter 29?
(a) Georgia.`
(b) Virginia.
(c) Illinois.
(d) South Carolina.

7. How old was Artemus when he could name all the bones and organs in the human body?
(a) 9.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

8. In Chapter 29, how many times has Landor been invited to Marshmoor?
(a) A dozen times.
(b) Half a dozen times.
(c) 3 or 4.
(d) 6 or 7.

9. Who is Landor having dinner with in Chapter 29?
(a) Robert Knight.
(b) Gouverneur Kemble.
(c) Benedict Lapham.
(d) George Worthington.

10. How did Lea give Poe a note at the dinner party?
(a) Had Eugenie give it to him.
(b) Had Artemus give it to him.
(c) Slipped it in his pocket.
(d) Had it sent to his quarters.

11. On what date did Fry begin his diary?
(a) May 30.
(b) June 11.
(c) June 16.
(d) May 17.

12. In Chapter 24, what does Mrs. Marquis break before she leaves the dinner table?
(a) Saucer.
(b) Glass.
(c) Plate.
(d) Tea cup.

13. In Chapter 22, when did Landor ask Poe to meet him in his hotel room?
(a) After Sunday chapel.
(b) After classes.
(c) After guard duty.
(d) After review.

14. In Chapter 31, when does Landor stop by Hitchock's quarters?
(a) Shortly after 10 a.m.
(b) Around 9 a.m.
(c) 10:15 a.m.
(d) 9:30 a.m.

15. After having tea with the Marquis family, when did Poe ask Lea Marquis if he could see her again?
(a) Friday evening.
(b) Monday evening.
(c) Next Sunday afternoon.
(d) Tomorrow afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument did Lea Marquis play when Poe had tea with the Marquis household?

2. Who was the main character in a poem Poe recited when he had tea with the Marquis household?

3. What size is Poe's room?

4. In Chapter 24, what does Mrs. Marquis serve for dinner?

5. In Chapter 30, what cadet has gone missing?

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