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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Rutledge learn he saw sitting in the garden while preparing for lunch in Chapter 16?
(a) Catherine Tarrant.
(b) Helena Sommers.
(c) Lettice Wood.
(d) Maggie Sommers.

2. What is Mrs. Davenant's opinion of the relationship between Catherine Tarrant and Rolf Linden?
(a) It was scandalous because of the sentiments during the war.
(b) It was passionate to have survived.
(c) It was a tragedy for everyone involved.
(d) It was ill fated and would have failed.

3. What was the profession of Mavers' father?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Groom.
(c) Gamekeeper.
(d) Innkeeper.

4. Who does Helena Sommers admit she saw the morning of the murder in Chapter 4?
(a) Wilton.
(b) Lettice Wood.
(c) Harris.
(d) Royston.

5. For whom does Ted Pinter work?
(a) The Davenants.
(b) The Harrises.
(c) The Haldanes.
(d) The Warrens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image has been in Lettice Wood's head since learning of her guardian's violent death?

2. What is guarding the Sommers home when Rutledge arrives in Chapter 7?

3. Why does Rutledge continue to hesitate to arrest Wilton at the end of Chapter 16?

4. Who does Wilton recall meeting on his morning walk the day of the murder?

5. What causes Hickam's testimony to be confusing as Rutledge is finally able to interrogate him in Chapter 15?

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