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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Poe's report dated November 14, when did he have tea with the Marquis household?
(a) Sunday afternoon.
(b) Sunday evening.
(c) Saturday afternoon.
(d) Saturday evening.

2. In Chapter 26, what is the name of Dr. Marquis' brother who died shortly before the Battle of Maguaga?
(a) Joshua.
(b) David.
(c) Saul.
(d) Peter.

3. What color bonnet was Miss Marquis wearing when Poe wrote about meeting her in his report dated November 17?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 29, what color dress is Lea wearing?

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

3. How long have the Marquis family lived at the Academy in Chapter 24?

4. What size is Poe's room?

5. Why did Mrs. Marquis sequester herself in her bedroom when Poe had tea at the Marquis home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What arrangements are made at Benny Havens' establishment for times when one of Thayer's men would come looking for cadets?

2. What conversation does Landor have with Mrs. Fry at her son's funeral?

3. Whose uniform does Dr. Marquis say was in the back of Artemus' closet?

4. During Poe's visit to the Marquis home for tea, what invitation did he extend to Miss Marquis, and what was her response?

5. Why does Landor believe Cadet Stoddard has left West Point and run away?

6. Who is escorting Lea Marquis to Gouverneur Kemble's gathering in Chapter 30?

7. Where did Poe find Miss Marquis after she vanished when they were meeting in the cemetery, and what was her condition?

8. What lies does Landor learn that Poe has told?

9. What does Poe say when Landor asks him if Artemus left the parlor when Landor went upstairs with Dr. Marquis?

10. What complaints does Poe have about Mr. Allan, his guardian?

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