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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?
(a) Wilton often visits her. She can offer an alibi for the day of the murder.
(b) Wilton lives with her. She can keep him under supervision during the investigation.
(c) Wilton lives with her. She can report on his actions the day of the murder.
(d) Wilton often visits her. She is known to influence his behavior.

2. Who is Ian Rutledge?
(a) Inspector for Scotland Yard.
(b) German soldier.
(c) Supervisor for Scotland Yard.
(d) Murder victim.

3. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?
(a) He refers Rutledge to Lettice Wood.
(b) He gives a list of names.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He insists there are none.

4. Who is in charge of the murder investigation, as Rutledge learns at the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Inspector Forrest.
(b) Pastor Carfield.
(c) Captain Mark Wilton.
(d) Sergeant Davies.

5. Who is Redfern?
(a) The nephew of Catherine Tarrant, a mentally disturbed teen.
(b) Rutledge's assistant.
(c) The nephew of the innkeeper, an injured former soldier.
(d) The ward of the murder victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

2. What does Rutledge have trouble doing at the end of Chapter 4 that worries him about his ability to solve the case?

3. Who is Lettice Wood?

4. Where is the body of the murder victim found?

5. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?

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