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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Sugg to allow Peter access to Thipps' apartment?
(a) A magistrate.
(b) Mrs. Thipps.
(c) Parker.
(d) The Chief of Scotland Yard.

2. Whom does Freke ask to speak to after the proceedings in Chapter 6?
(a) Sugg.
(b) Peter.
(c) Mr. Thipps.
(d) Parker.

3. What is the occupation of the man Levy's wife's family wanted her to marry?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a surgeon.
(c) He is a politician.
(d) He is a professor.

4. What does Peter tell Milligan his mother is planning in Chapter 4?
(a) A surprise party.
(b) A charity event.
(c) A community picnic.
(d) A reunion of her old school chums.

5. What does Peter find at Levy's house in Chapter 5?
(a) A gun.
(b) A glove.
(c) A diary.
(d) A partially burned property deed.

6. What kind of person does the architect's mother say he has always been?
(a) Intimidating.
(b) Sensitive.
(c) Imaginative.
(d) Dramatic.

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

8. Who telephones Parker in Chapter 5?
(a) The Dowager.
(b) Bunter.
(c) Milligan.
(d) Peter.

9. At what time did Thipps initially tell the police he came home?
(a) One o'clock.
(b) Eleven o'clock.
(c) Ten-thirty.
(d) Nine-thirty.

10. How does Bunter describe the woman who calls in Chapter 3?
(a) As quite rude.
(b) As quite loud.
(c) As quite deaf.
(d) As quite depressed.

11. 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) A fine wine auction.
(d) An auction of military pieces.

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

13. What happens when Peter starts to question Crimplesham in Chapter 5?
(a) Crimplesham gets scared.
(b) Crimplesham is happy to help.
(c) Crimplesham becomes nervous.
(d) Crimplesham grows angry,

14. Based on evidence, what work did the dead man do?
(a) He was a painter.
(b) He was a laborer.
(c) He was a veterinarian.
(d) He was a lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Peter sit while arguing with Sugg?

2. What does Peter note about Milligan's head?

3. What does Sugg decline to answer questions about in Chapter 6?

4. Who is on the telephone for Lord Wimsey when he returns home?

5. Who has locked the bathroom door?

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