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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 11-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Edmund sees the corpse at the docks, at the beginning of the story, who does he identify her as?
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

2. What does Dupin tell Edmund about Mr. Arnold?
(a) He is Edmund's father.
(b) He is Edmund's aunt's murderer.
(c) He is Edmund's mother's murderer.
(d) He is Edmund's step-father.

3. When Edmund first mentions Rachett's name, where does Dupin remember hearing the name?
(a) The inquest.
(b) The tavern.
(c) The clothing store.
(d) The docks.

4. What promise does Sis make to Edmund before he leaves her alone in the room?
(a) She'll let him have most of the food he buys.
(b) She won't go out while he's gone.
(c) She'll call a neighbor if she needs help.
(d) If their aunt returns, Sis will take responsibility for his leaving.

5. What does Edmund's sister convince him to do in the Prologue?
(a) Stay inside.
(b) Look for a job.
(c) Beg for food.
(d) Go out to buy food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Edmund see on the tavern wall?

2. How does Dupin determine that Edmund's sister must have gotten out of the room she shares with Edmund?

3. For what reason does Dupin believe Edmund's sister was abducted?

4. What does Edmund call his sister?

5. What does Mrs. Whitman tells her guests that Dupin/Poe is?

(see the answer key)

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