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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Mavers the item Rutledge finds in his home in Chapter 5?
(a) Mrs. Davenant.
(b) Captain Wilton.
(c) Mr. Davenant.
(d) Inspector Forrest.

2. Who is Lettice Wood's fiance?
(a) Captain Mark Wilton.
(b) Mavers.
(c) Hickam.
(d) Colonel Harris.

3. What type of handwriting is the letter Bowles received regarding Rutledge written in?
(a) Typed.
(b) Manly.
(c) Cut out letters.
(d) Girlish.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Mavers from the murderous mob in Chapter 5?

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

3. Who is Laurence Royston?

4. Who is Lettice Wood?

5. How is the murder victim in this novel killed?

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