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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 Chapter 24, who is the first family member to greet Landor when he arrives at the Marquis house?
(a) Mrs. Marquis.
(b) Lea.
(c) Artemis.
(d) Dr. Marquis.

2. How long does Poe say that Artemus left the parlor when Landor and Dr. Marquis were upstairs?
(a) A quarter hour.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) A few minutes.

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

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

5. In Chapter 28, where are a colony of mice living at Benny Havens'?
(a) In a hole by the fireplace.
(b) In a box by the front door.
(c) Under the floorboards.
(d) The alcove above the dartboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who begins to escort Poe to meet Landor in the evenings in Chapter 22?

2. How large is Artemus' quarters?

3. After Poe had tea with the Marquis family, when did Lea Marquis say she was free to meet with him?

4. When Poe met Miss Marquis in the cemetery, what color bonnet was she wearing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Private Horatio Cochrane leave his post when he was to guard Fry's body the night Fry was killed?

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

5. Why does Hitchcock think that Poe is a suspect in the murders?

6. Who is Gouverneur Kemble?

7. Where does the Marquis family live?

8. How is Ballinger killed?

9. In Chapter 24, how does Landor describe Lea Marquis?

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

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