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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the architect which the caller tells Peter about in Chapter 1 working on?
(a) A library restoration.
(b) A church roof.
(c) A riverside museum.
(d) A barn conversion.

2. Where does Peter sit while arguing with Sugg?
(a) On a tree stump.
(b) On a stairwell.
(c) In Thipps' rocking chair.
(d) On a police car.

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

4. Why did Parker think the corpse in the architect's home might be Levy?
(a) Levy was knows to visit the architect.
(b) Levy is suspected of disappearing in the nude.
(c) The corpse matched Levy's description exactly.
(d) A servant claimed it was Levy.

5. Where does Crimplesham say he lost his glasses?
(a) At a park.
(b) At a resturant.
(c) On the train.
(d) In a taxi.

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

7. According to Freddy, with whom was Levy supposed to meet?
(a) Old Carleton.
(b) Old Anderson.
(c) Old Carrington.
(d) Old Appleton.

8. What does Peter say of the killer in Chapter 3?
(a) The killer isn't very fastidious.
(b) The killer has a sense of humor.
(c) The killer thinks of himself as a genius.
(d) The killer underestimates the police.

9. What do Peter, Parker, and Bunter discover the murderer wore during the murder?
(a) A fur coat.
(b) Protective glasses.
(c) Rubber gloves.
(d) Tall rubber boots.

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

11. What was Levy's wife's surname prior to marriage?
(a) Carter.
(b) Davis.
(c) Bowen.
(d) Ford.

12. What does Peter realize he has forgotten and must return home for in Chapter 1?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His hat.
(c) His catalog.
(d) His pocket watch.

13. What was the only thing worn by the body the architect found?
(a) A hat.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A bow tie.
(d) A pair of glasses.

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

15. What is Mr. Levy said to have oddly left behind at his house in Chapter 2?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His hat.
(c) His briefcase.
(d) His glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has locked the bathroom door?

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

3. How does Bunter describe the woman who calls in Chapter 3?

4. Who is the first arrested in connection with the dead man's murder?

5. Who telephones Parker in Chapter 5?

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