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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Bowles received that causes him some pleasure when it comes to dealing with Rutledge?
(a) A letter discussing Rutledge's resignation from Scotland Yard.
(b) A letter discussing Rutledge's promotion at Scotland Yard.
(c) A letter describing Rutledge's mental instability after the war.
(d) A letter describing Rutledge's incompentency as an inspector.

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

3. Who does Davies say is a spineless coward in Chapter 2?
(a) Hickam.
(b) Carfield.
(c) Wilton.
(d) Harris.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who shows impatience in Chapter 7 to clear the murder investigation?

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

4. Who does Forrest suggest it was that told the town of Catherine Tarrant's love affair with a German during the war?

5. What is the point of view of this novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rutledge learn about Catherine Tarrant that might provide motive for her to kill Harris?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Dr. Warren believe is wrong with Lizzie Pinter?

3. What does Rutledge see that causes the voice of Hamish to become quite loud for a moment?

4. What is Rutledge's impression of Carfield, the local vicar?

5. What has happened to Hickman in Chapter 7 that angers Rutledge?

6. Why did Harris stop Mavers from joining the military as Mavers describes it in Chapter 5?

7. Who is Daniel Hickam? Why is he not considered a reliable witness in the murder of Colonel Charles Harris?

8. Who is Helena Sommers? What is unusual about her living arrangements?

9. Who is Hamish McLeod? What is his connection to Rutledge?

10. What does Wilton deny doing the morning of the murder that goes directly against eye witness testimony?

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