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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Peter's information in Chapter 8, what did the villain wear on his hands?
(a) Satin gloves.
(b) Latex gloves.
(c) Rubber gloves.
(d) Gardening gloves.

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

3. Where does Peter NOT suggest the note be distributed?
(a) Workhouses.
(b) YMCAs.
(c) Orphanages.
(d) Police stations.

4. According to Parker, why is Sugg overlooking the fibers found on the roof?
(a) They don't fit in with his own theory.
(b) They could have blown in the wind from anywhere.
(c) Sugg can't figure out the source of the fibers.
(d) Sugg doesn't know about them.

5. Where was Levy last seen?
(a) Cambridge Circus.
(b) Prince of Wales Road.
(c) Great Ormond Street.
(d) Wainwright Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Freke describe the opportunity to put the body in Thipps' bathroom via an open window?

2. What does Peter doubt in Chapter 12?

3. What does Peter fear will happen if Parker leaves the house in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Peter believe has become of Levy?

5. Who is waiting for Peter when he arrives home in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What instructions does Peter give Parker about a note before leaving with his mother for the country?

2. How does Peter initially deal with the lunch with Lady Swaffham in Chapter 7?

3. What two accidents does Freke speak of in his confession letter?

4. What does Peter do once he believes he has identified the killer in Chapter 8?

5. What information does Bunter learn from Freke's manservant?

6. Whom does Peter plan to invite to his dinner party at the end of the novel?

7. What does Milligan say when asked whether he knew Mr.Levy in Chapter 7?

8. Why does Peter decline to reveal who he believes the murderer is in Chapter 9?

9. Why does Peter ask his mother to return with him to London in Chapter 9?

10. What health problem does Peter share with Freke in Chapter 11? What does Freke advise Peter to do?

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