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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Dr. Grimbold believe the murdered man lived after his fatal injury?
(a) A few hours.
(b) Several minutes.
(c) Several days.
(d) He would have died instantly.

2. What does Peter realize after meeting Crimplesham?
(a) Crimplesham is not as wealthy as he pretends to be.
(b) Crimplesham doesn't need to wear glasses.
(c) Crimplesham could not be the murderer.
(d) Crimplesham holds a grudge against Levy.

3. According to Freddy, with whom was Levy supposed to meet?
(a) Old Appleton.
(b) Old Carrington.
(c) Old Anderson.
(d) Old Carleton.

4. What does Peter say of the killer in Chapter 3?
(a) The killer has a sense of humor.
(b) The killer thinks of himself as a genius.
(c) The killer underestimates the police.
(d) The killer isn't very fastidious.

5. In Chapter 2, how has Peter's manservant made out at the auction?
(a) He has purchased what Peter wanted at a low price.
(b) He has overspent at the auction.
(c) He never made it to the auction due to traffic.
(d) He has failed to purchase anything for Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter note about Milligan's head?

2. In Chapter 7, when Bunter says the term "Her Grace," whom does Peter assume he is talking about?

3. What does Peter note about the architect when he meets him in Chapter 1?

4. What does Peter's mother realize in Chapter 7?

5. Based on evidence, what work did the dead man do?

(see the answer key)

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