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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rutledge go to visit Mrs. Davenant in Chapter 3?
(a) Wilton lives with her. She can report on his actions the day of the murder.
(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 keep him under supervision during the investigation.

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

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

4. Who does Rutledge suggest to Wilton might have been the real murderer?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Warren.
(c) Tarrant.
(d) Wood.

5. Who does Dr. Warren ask Rutledge to come with him to meet at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Hickam.
(b) A woman of ill repute.
(c) A servant of Catherine Tarrant.
(d) Lizzie Pinter.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom did Mavers' father work?

2. What type of handwriting is the letter Bowles received regarding Rutledge written in?

3. Who does Mavers ask to leave while speaking with Rutledge so that he might speak openly without fear of judgment?

4. Where does Hickam say he saw the murder victim argue with Mark Wilton the morning of the murder?

5. Who answers the door when Rutledge arrives at Helena Sommers' cottage in Chapter 7?

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