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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters I and II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of auction is Peter headed for at the beginning of the story?
(a) An auction of 15th century art.
(b) A rare book auction.
(c) A fine wine auction.
(d) An auction of military pieces.

2. Where is Peter's house located?
(a) Piccadilly Square.
(b) Regent Street.
(c) Cavendish Square.
(d) Uxbridge Road.

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

4. What is the name of the police inspector?
(a) Plodd.
(b) Dirk.
(c) Molt.
(d) Sugg.

5. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the discovered corpse?
(a) Calloused hands.
(b) Blonde hair.
(c) Signs of old flea bites.
(d) Bad teeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter say of the murderer in Chapter 2?

2. Where does the police inspector emerge from as Peter leaves the architect's residence?

3. What does Peter's manservant ask him to purchase in Chapter 2?

4. What is Mr. Levy said to be fastidious about?

5. What alibi does the architect have for the man's time of death?

(see the answer key)

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