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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. How were Minor's and Murray's families similar?
(a) They both ignored each man as a child.
(b) They did not have a father figure.
(c) They were both deeply pious.
(d) They were both poor.

2. When was Murray born?
(a) April, 1823.
(b) December, 1842.
(c) February, 1837.
(d) January, 1832.

3. How many children did the Merretts have?
(a) Six.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

5. What two words does the author use to describe the Lambeth area, particularly in relation to the undrained marsh?
(a) Utterly hopeless.
(b) Sadly hopeless.
(c) Positively vile.
(d) Greatly disgusting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Merrett's killer was from ______________.

2. Who killed Merrett?

3. From what disease did William's mother die?

4. How old was Lucy when she died?

5. Murray was born next to the border of _________.

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