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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. How does Peter feel about the investigation he is starting in Chapter 2?
(a) Burdened.
(b) Disturbed.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Excited.

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

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

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

5. What is Mr. Parker's profession?
(a) He is a police inspector.
(b) He is a private investigator.
(c) He is a professor.
(d) He is a mortician.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the doorbell rings, what sort of person is the only one Peter asks his manservant to let in?

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

3. Where does Mr. Reuben Levy reside?

4. What was the only thing worn by the body the architect found?

5. What is the name of the girl who discovered the body?

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