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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Parker told had happened to the victim from Thipps' bathtub in Chapter 9?
(a) He tried to take his own life.
(b) He was mugged.
(c) He was in a bar fight.
(d) He was involved in an accident.

2. What does Peter say is the murderer's motivation for killing Levy?
(a) Revenge for a family member.
(b) Amusement.
(c) Money.
(d) Humiliation.

3. At what time is Freke said to have returned home on the night of Levy's disappearance?
(a) Five o'clock in the morning.
(b) Three o'clock in the morning.
(c) Six o'clock in the morning.
(d) One o'clock in the morning.

4. Where does Bunter's informant say Freeke had gone with his guest on the night he disappeared?
(a) To the sitting room.
(b) To the hospital.
(c) To the upstairs library.
(d) To a restaurant.

5. What does Mr. Piggot say people never remember?
(a) Faces of people they've only met once.
(b) Old telephone numbers.
(c) What they were doing a week ago.
(d) Their friends' birthdays.

6. In Chapter 7, when Bunter says the term "Her Grace," whom does Peter assume he is talking about?
(a) Peter's sister-in-law.
(b) Peter's aunt.
(c) Mrs. Thipps.
(d) Peter's mother.

7. In Chapter 7, what does Peter's mother learn Peter had invited Milligan to do?
(a) Testify at an inquest.
(b) Invest in the family business.
(c) Speak at a charity event.
(d) Participate in a golf tournament.

8. According to a mother in Chapter 11, why has Freke been seeing her daughter for free?
(a) Freke always sees children for free.
(b) Freke is very worried about the girl's condition.
(c) Freke is related to the girl.
(d) Freke is interested in her case.

9. What lie does Peter ask Bunter to tell in Chapter 7?
(a) Peter has a dental appointment.
(b) Peter got arrested.
(c) Peter had to leave town.
(d) Peter is sick.

10. Who did Bunter spend an evening with in Chapter 9?
(a) Mrs. Thipps.
(b) Parker.
(c) William Williams.
(d) Freke's manservant.

11. Who had seen Levy on the night of his disappearance?
(a) Thipps.
(b) Crimplesham.
(c) Freke.
(d) No one.

12. What did Freke create to fool Levy in Chapter 13?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A telephone call.
(c) A newspaper article.
(d) A report.

13. What does the Dowager say one cannot expect a person to get over quickly in Chapter 9?
(a) A death in the family.
(b) A broken heart.
(c) A World War.
(d) Seeing a gruesome murder.

14. What does Peter stop Freke from doing at the last moment in Chapter 11?
(a) Taking his temperature.
(b) Giving him pills.
(c) Giving him an injection.
(d) Listening to his heart beat.

15. What does Freke tell Peter to do to improve his health in Chapter 11?
(a) Be more active.
(b) Get more sleep.
(c) Exercise in the morning.
(d) Take it easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is said to be a common practice following a dissection?

2. What does the Dowager say in regard to her son's health in Chapter 9?

3. According to Peter's information in Chapter 8, what did the villain wear on his hands?

4. Why does Peter decide to invite Milligan to his function in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 9, where does the Dowager say she is going to take her son for a few days?

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