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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What cripples Mr. Crimplesham?
(a) His arthritis.
(b) His leg.
(c) His neck.
(d) His back.

2. What does Peter note about the architect when he meets him in Chapter 1?
(a) He has a bruise on his face.
(b) His hair is black as night.
(c) He is shorter than the average man.
(d) He is dressed slovenly.

3. What is the servant Gladys' surname?
(a) Hamilton.
(b) Horrocks.
(c) Hepburn.
(d) Herrington.

4. Where did Mr. Thipps go with a friend the night before the body appeared in his bathtub?
(a) An opera.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A club.
(d) A race track.

5. How old is Mr. Crimplesham?
(a) About seventy years old.
(b) About fifty years old.
(c) About eighty years old.
(d) About sixty years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did Thipps initially tell the police he came home?

2. Where does Peter sit while arguing with Sugg?

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

4. Who does Peter believe the police inspector suspects in the murder?

5. In Chapter 2, how has Peter's manservant made out at the auction?

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