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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Madness of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is defined in the opening of the book?
(a) Murder.
(b) Love.
(c) Word.
(d) Kill.

2. What did the killer do immediately upon being arrested by police?
(a) Fell asleep.
(b) Confessed.
(c) Tried to escape.
(d) Laughed uncontrollably.

3. When was Minor born?
(a) January, 1842.
(b) March, 1831.
(c) May, 1832.
(d) June, 1834.

4. Who arrested Merrett's killer?
(a) Officer Burton.
(b) Henry Burton.
(c) Constable Tarrant.
(d) William Ward.

5. At what age was William sent to the United States?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who heard the three shots fired in the beginning of the book?

2. What did Judith do professionally?

3. How did the author describe the attitude of the killer caught for Merrett's death upon the killer's capture?

4. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?

5. What was the name of Murray's first wife?

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