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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. How much heavier was Ballinger than Poe?
(a) 40 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 25 pounds.

2. Who does Landor remember writing poems for?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His first serious relationship.
(d) His mother.

3. In Chapter 24, what does Mrs. Marquis serve for dinner?
(a) Roast beef.
(b) Ham.
(c) Roasted canvasback.
(d) Turkey.

4. What does Landor take from a closet in Chapter 26?
(a) Uniform.
(b) Ball gown.
(c) Wool cool.
(d) Jacket.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Poe had tea with the Marquis household, how many others from Artemus' class were present?

3. In Chapter 22, when did Landor ask Poe to meet him in his hotel room?

4. How many years are covered by the diary Mrs. Fry gives Landor?

5. In Chapter 29, what does Hitchcock pour himself while talking to Landor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Poe believe that the dead haunt the living?

3. Who is Gouverneur Kemble?

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

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

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

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

8. What does Landor find in Artemus' closet, and what happens when someone comes in the room while he is investigating?

9. How is Ballinger killed?

10. In Chapter 27, what does Mrs. Marquis have everyone do after Lea plays the pianoforte?

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