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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, as described in Chapter 5, died in the Boer War?
(a) Mavers' father.
(b) Mavers' sister.
(c) Mavers' brother.
(d) Mavers' cousin.

2. What does Mrs. Davenant have to say about the murder victim in Chapter 3?
(a) He is kind and had no enemies.
(b) He was cruel and everyone wanted to kill him.
(c) She knew he was interfering in Wilton's relationship with his fiancee.
(d) She thought he was annoying.

3. Who does Mavers ask to leave while speaking with Rutledge so that he might speak openly without fear of judgment?
(a) Warren.
(b) Wilton.
(c) Davies.
(d) Forrest.

4. Who does Catherine Tarrant ask to model for one of her paintings in Chapter 6?
(a) A village farmer's wife.
(b) A woman of ill repute.
(c) A coal miner.
(d) The child of a local aristocrat.

5. What emotion is uppermost in the murder victim's mind when he realizes he is dying?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Anger.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Disappointment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Rutledge learn was engaged to Wilton during the war?

2. What is the Victoria Cross?

3. Why does Wilton claim he moved to the small country village?

4. Who is Lettice Wood?

5. How does Wilton react when Rutledge asks if there were rivals for Lettice Wood's affection?

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