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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 has locked the bathroom door?
(a) The architect.
(b) Peter.
(c) The police inspector.
(d) The servant girl.

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

3. What do the investigators deduce from the evidence collected at Levy's home in Chapter 4?
(a) Someone had kidnapped Levy for ransom.
(b) Levy had struggled with someone by the fireplace.
(c) Levy had been pushed from a window.
(d) An impostor posed as Levy and entered the house.

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

5. Why does Milligan agree to see Peter?
(a) Peter is a 'Lord'.
(b) Peter threatens to have him arrested.
(c) Peter puts on an American accent.
(d) Peter offers him dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Arbuthnot want to marry?

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

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

4. Who telephones Parker in Chapter 5?

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

(see the answer key)

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