View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX and X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first arrested in connection with the dead man's murder?
(a) A doctor at the hospital.
(b) Mrs. Levy.
(c) Alfred Thipps.
(d) Mrs. Thipps.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Peter say prompted Thipps' arrest?
(a) Thipps' suspicious knowledge about Levy's disappearance.
(b) Thipps' insistance that he was the murderer.
(c) Thipps' abuse of the police officers.
(d) Thipps' refusal to explain the bruise on his face.

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

4. What does Piggot say was indicated by a joke someone told while dissecting a cadaver?
(a) The cadaver was a Frenchman.
(b) The cadaver was a famous person.
(c) The cadaver was Jewish.
(d) The cadaver had killed themself.

5. 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 military pieces.
(d) An auction of 15th century art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Peter starts to question Crimplesham in Chapter 5?

2. What does Peter apologize for once arriving at the luncheon in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 10, what had Piggot been dissecting the previous Tuesday?

4. With no one offering to help Mrs. Thipps, where does Peter take her?

5. What lie does Peter ask Bunter to tell in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 295 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample