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

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

3. Who answers the door when Rutledge arrives at Helena Sommers' cottage in Chapter 7?
(a) Maggie Sommers.
(b) Dr. Warren.
(c) Rev. Carfield.
(d) Laurence Royston.

4. Who does Rutledge learn was engaged to Wilton during the war?
(a) Catherine Tarrant.
(b) Lettice Wood.
(c) Mrs. Davanent.
(d) Helena Sommers.

5. How is the murder victim in this novel killed?
(a) With a shotgun blast to the face.
(b) With a gunshot to the breast.
(c) With a poison.
(d) With a knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What motive does Lettice Wood suggest Catherine Tarrant might have had to kill the murder victim?

2. Who arrives at Mallows while Rutledge is still in the company of Lettice Wood in Chapter 9?

3. What does Rutledge tell Bowles when he calls from Scotland Yard in Chapter 9?

4. What about the suspects does Rutledge have trouble identifying with at the end of Chapter 6?

5. Does the doctor think Hickam will be able to provide helpful information in the investigation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Rutledge feel is unusual about the position in which the body of Colonel Harris was found?

3. Why does Rutledge have Davies check the railroad for out of town visitors the day of the murder?

4. Who does Rutledge learn that Catherine Tarrant blamed for the death of her German lover?

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

6. Why does Mrs. Davenant urge Captain Wilton to visit Lettice Wood at Mallows?

7. What does Rutledge note as odd in Wilton's behavior toward Lettice in the aftermath of Harris' murder?

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

9. Who do the servants at Harris' estate tell Rutledge were fighting the night before Harris' murder?

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

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