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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Helena Sommers suggest might be the murderer in Chapter 10?
(a) Someone from Germany.
(b) Someone from Upper Streetham.
(c) Someone from Paris.
(d) Someone from London.

2. 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 refers Rutledge to Lettice Wood.
(d) He gives a list of names.

3. What emotion does Rutledge recognize brings on Hamish McLeod's voice quickly in his mind?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Loneliness.

4. What does Rutledge say London gave him in the aftermath of the debacle with McLeod?
(a) A raise.
(b) A medal.
(c) A promotion.
(d) His resignation.

5. What class of people does Mavers claim are oppressed in Chapter 5?
(a) Wealthy men.
(b) Working men.
(c) Men with titles.
(d) Men without titles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rutledge realize about Lettice Wood that causes Hamish to talk to him about witches?

2. Who is Lettice Wood?

3. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?

4. Where did the murder that will be investigated in this novel take place?

5. What does Rutledge find unusual about the nurse's attitude toward Hickam in Chapter 9?

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