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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. Who is on the telephone for Lord Wimsey when he returns home?
(a) His friend Parker.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister-in-law.
(d) His solicitor.

2. What does Crimplesham say to his junior partner after Peter leaves in Chapter 5?
(a) Someone had just been impersonating Lord Wimsey.
(b) He suspects the police will be visiting soon.
(c) He would like a cup of tea.
(d) Tales of Wimsey's charm have been exaggerated.

3. Who does Peter find had been a regular guest of Mr. Levy's?
(a) Crimplesham.
(b) Milligan.
(c) Freke.
(d) Anderson.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the investigators know the dead man had lost his employment?

2. How does Bunter describe the woman who calls in Chapter 3?

3. Who has locked the bathroom door?

4. According to Milligan, what might one suggest about Levy's disappearance if they were in the United States?

5. Where did Mr. Thipps go with a friend the night before the body appeared in his bathtub?

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