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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which villager does Rutledge recall in Chapter 4 that he saw during his own time in the war?
(a) Harris.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Mavers.
(d) Hickam.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what was the Victoria Cross named for?

2. What did the government want Wilton to help build as he mentions in Chapter 3?

3. Who finds the body of the murder victim?

4. What emotion is uppermost in the murder victim's mind when he realizes he is dying?

5. Who is Laurence Royston?

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